Chanukah Meaning in English

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US

ˈhɑnəkə

HAH-nuh-kuh

UK

ˈxænəkə

KHAN-uh-kuh

Definition

Chanukah is an eight-day Jewish holiday, also called the Festival of Lights, celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

Usage & Nuances

Spelling variants include 'Hanukkah' and 'Chanukkah'; 'Chanukah' is less common, but all refer to the same holiday. Traditions include lighting candles on a menorah, playing dreidel, and eating foods fried in oil.

• Spanish: Janucá
• Portuguese (BR): Chanucá
• Portuguese (PT): Chanucá
• Chinese (Simplified): 光明节
• Chinese (Traditional): 光明節
• Hindi: हनुका
• Arabic: عيد الحانوكا
• Bengali: হনুকা - চানুকা
• Russian: Ханука - Хану́ка
• Japanese: ハヌカ - チャヌカ
• Vietnamese: Lễ Hanukkah - Lễ Chanukah
• Korean: 하누카 - 차누카
• Turkish: Hanuka - Chanuka
• Urdu: حنوکہ - خانُوکاہ
• Indonesian: Hanukkah - Chanukah

Example Sentences

Chanukah is an important Jewish holiday.

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People light candles during Chanukah.

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Chanukah lasts for eight days.

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We eat potato pancakes called latkes during Chanukah.

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My family gets together to celebrate Chanukah every year.

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Did you know there's a song called 'The Chanukah Song' by Adam Sandler?

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