Yarmulke Meaning in English
word
ˈjɑɹˌməɫkə/, /ˈjɑɹməkə
YAR-muhl-kuh
jˈɑːmʌlk
YAH-muhlk
Definition
A small, round hat traditionally worn by Jewish men and boys during prayer or at all times to show respect and reverence for God.
Usage & Nuances
'Yarmulke' is a loanword from Yiddish, also called 'kippah' (Hebrew). Use mainly in Jewish religious and cultural contexts. Not usually used outside those settings. Can be worn at all times or just during prayer, depending on tradition.
Spanish: kipá - yámakaPortuguese (BR): quipá - yarmulkePortuguese (PT): quipá - yarmulkeChinese (Simplified): 小圆帽（犹太教） - 亚尔姆卡Chinese (Traditional): 小圓帽（猶太教） - 亞姆卡Hindi: यर्मुल्का - यहूदी टोपीArabic: كيبا - يعماكةBengali: ইয়ারমুলকে (ইহুদি টুপি) - কিপাRussian: кипа - ярмулкаJapanese: キッパ - ヤムルカ（ユダヤ教の帽子）Vietnamese: mũ kippah - mũ yarmulke (nón của người Do Thái)Korean: 키파 - 야르물케 (유대교 모자)Turkish: kipa - yarmulka (Yahudi takkesi)Urdu: یاہموکہ - کیپا (یہودی ٹوپی)Indonesian: mũ kippah - mũ yarmulke (mũ của người Do Thái)
Example Sentences
He wears a yarmulke to synagogue every week.
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A yarmulke is part of traditional Jewish clothing.
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The boy put on his yarmulke before the ceremony.
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I forgot my yarmulke at home, so I borrowed one from the synagogue.
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Most men wore a black yarmulke, but some chose colors or patterns.
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Wearing a yarmulke makes me feel connected to my community.
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