Briss Meaning in English

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US

brɪs

BRISS

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brɪs

BRISS

Definition

A briss (also spelled brit milah) is the Jewish religious ceremony in which a baby boy is circumcised, usually on the eighth day after birth.

Usage & Nuances

'Briss' is an informal variation of 'brit milah.' Mainly used in Jewish cultural contexts; not common outside. In writing, 'brit milah' is the formal term. Sometimes spelled 'bris.' The ceremony has deep religious and community significance.

• Spanish: brit milá - ceremonia de circuncisión judía
• Portuguese (BR): brit milá - cerimônia de circuncisão judaica
• Portuguese (PT): brit milá - cerimónia de circuncisão judaica
• Chinese (Simplified): 犹太割礼仪式
• Chinese (Traditional): 猶太割禮儀式
• Hindi: ब्रिस (यहूदी खतना समारोह)
• Arabic: بريس (طقس الختان اليهودي)
• Bengali: ব্রিস (ইহুদি ধর্মীয় খৎনার অনুষ্ঠান)
• Russian: брис (бри́т-мила)
• Japanese: ブリス（割礼式／ブリット・ミラ）
• Vietnamese: lễ brit milah - lễ cắt bao quy đầu (Do Thái giáo)
• Korean: 브리트 밀라 - 브리스 (유대인 할례식)
• Turkish: brit milah töreni - bris (Yahudi sünnet töreni)
• Urdu: بریس (یہودی ختنہ کی رسم)
• Indonesian: brit milah - bris (upacara sunat Yahudi)

Example Sentences

The briss was held at their home.

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Many family members traveled for the briss.

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The rabbi led the briss ceremony.

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They're inviting everyone to their son's briss next week.

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Have you ever been to a briss before?

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After the briss, everyone stayed for a meal and celebration.

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