sabbath
word
Definition
A day of rest or religious observance, typically observed by Jews from Friday evening to Saturday evening, and by some Christians on Sunday.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in religious contexts, especially Judaism ('the Sabbath') and Christianity; can also refer to Wiccan or pagan festivals ('sabbath'). Most common in formal, historical, or religious writing.
Spanish: sábado (día de descanso religioso judío o sabbat cristiano) - sabbat (en ocasiones para sentido general o pagano)Portuguese (BR): sábado (descanso religioso judaico/cristão) - sabá (em contextos pagãos ou genéricos)Portuguese (PT): sábado (descanso religioso judaico/cristão) - sabá (em contextos pagãos ou genéricos)Chinese (Simplified): 安息日Chinese (Traditional): 安息日Hindi: सब्बाथ - विश्राम का दिन (धार्मिक)Arabic: السبت (يوم الراحة الديني)Bengali: সবাথ - বিশ্রামের দিন (ধর্মীয়)Russian: суббота - шаббат (еврейский)Japanese: 安息日 - サバス（ウィッカの祭り）Vietnamese: Sabbath - ngày Sa-bát - ngày nghỉ lễ tôn giáoKorean: 안식일 - 사바스(위카 축제)Turkish: Şabat - Sebt günü (Yahudi dini günü)Urdu: سبت - سبت (عیسائی و یہودی آرام کا دن)Indonesian: hari Sabat - Sabat (hari istirahat keagamaan)
Example Sentences
The Jewish Sabbath begins at sunset on Friday.
basic
Many Christians attend church on the Sabbath.
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People rest and avoid work during the Sabbath.
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My grandparents light candles to welcome the Sabbath every week.
natural
For some, the Sabbath is a time for family meals and reflection.
natural
I've never worked on the Sabbath—it's a tradition in my family.
natural