סוכות
Sukkot
סוכות is the Hebrew name for the seven-day biblical festival Sukkot.
סוכות is used as a proper noun to name the specific holiday.
Meaning: seven-day biblical festival (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a proper noun referring to the festival, סוכות is always used in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
Sukkot
When do people say it?
The festival commemorates the period when the Israelites lived in temporary shelters during their exodus from Egypt.
Did you know?
- The name of the festival might actually be an adaptation of the ancient Egyptian word ṯkw, which also meant booths or huts.
- To satisfy the religious requirements of the booths, the roof must be sparse enough that you can see the stars through it.
- In modern Israel, the concept of סוכות is deeply linked to 'hospitality' through the custom of inviting guests to eat in one's booth.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about upcoming holiday plans.
- נועם Noamאת כבר מתכננת את סוכות?at kvar metachnenet et sukkot?Are you already planning for Sukkot?
- עגור Adiכן, אני אבקר אצל הוריי בסוכות.ken, ani avaker etzel horay be-sukkot.Yes, I will visit my parents during Sukkot.
- נועם Noamזה נשמע נהדר, עגור.ze nishma nehedar, Agur.That sounds great, Agur.
- עגור Adiתודה, נועם. ואתה?toda, Noam. ve-ata?Thanks, Noam. And you?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries סוכות, CC BY-SA 4.0.
