Haggadah Meaning in English

word

US

həˈɡədə

huh-GUH-duh

UK

həˈɡɑːdə

huh-GAH-duh

Definition

A Haggadah is a Jewish text that sets out the order of the Passover Seder and tells the story of the Exodus from Egypt, usually read aloud during the meal.

Usage & Nuances

Often capitalized as 'Haggadah.' Used almost exclusively in Jewish religious or cultural contexts, especially at Passover. The plural is 'Haggadot.' Do not confuse with 'Halakha,' which is Jewish law.

• Spanish: hagada - hagadá (texto da Páscoa Judaica)
• Portuguese (BR): hagada - hagadá (livro da Páscoa judaica)
• Portuguese (PT): hagada - hagadá (livro da Páscoa judaica)
• Chinese (Simplified): 哈加达 (犹太逾越节故事书)
• Chinese (Traditional): 哈加達 (猶太逾越節故事書)
• Hindi: हग्गदाह (यहूदी पासओवर की पुस्तक)
• Arabic: هاجادة (كتاب عيد الفصح اليهودي)
• Bengali: হাগাদা
• Russian: Агада
• Japanese: ハガダー
• Vietnamese: Haggadah
• Korean: 하가다
• Turkish: Hagadah
• Urdu: ہاگادا
• Indonesian: Haggadah

Example Sentences

We read the Haggadah at Passover dinner.

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The Haggadah tells the story of the Exodus.

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My family uses a special Haggadah every year.

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Some families write their own versions of the Haggadah to include personal stories.

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Our childhood Haggadah is full of colorful drawings and songs.

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Don’t forget to bring the Haggadah for tonight’s Seder, or we can’t start!

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