Shabbat Meaning in English

word

US

ʃəˈbɑt

shuh-BAHT

UK

ʃəˈbæt

shuh-BAT

Definition

Shabbat is the Jewish day of rest, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening, when people traditionally refrain from work and spend time with family and in prayer.

Usage & Nuances

Jewish religious term; also spelled 'Sabbath' in English, but 'Shabbat' specifically refers to Jewish practice. Used formally and in religious contexts. Often paired with 'observe Shabbat', 'Shabbat dinner', or 'Shabbat shalom' (a greeting).

• Spanish: shabat
• Portuguese (BR): shabat
• Portuguese (PT): shabat
• Chinese (Simplified): 安息日
• Chinese (Traditional): 安息日
• Hindi: शब्बात
• Arabic: السبت (اليهودي)
• Bengali: শাব্বাত
• Russian: Шаббат
• Japanese: シャバット
• Vietnamese: Shabbat - ngày sa-bát của người Do Thái
• Korean: 샤밧
• Turkish: Şabat
• Urdu: شبّت
• Indonesian: Shabbat

Example Sentences

My family celebrates Shabbat every week.

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We do not work on Shabbat.

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Shabbat begins at sunset on Friday.

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We always have a special dinner for Shabbat with homemade bread.

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During Shabbat, I unplug and spend time with my loved ones.

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She wished everyone 'Shabbat shalom' before leaving the synagogue.

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