How to Pronounce "tikkun"
word
ˈtiːkʊn
TEE-kun
ˈtiːkʊn
TEE-kun
Definition
A Hebrew word meaning 'repair' or 'correction.' Often used in 'tikkun olam' (repairing the world), it refers to social justice and making the world better. It also means correcting mistakes in sacred texts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtiːkʊn
British English
ˈtiːkʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEE-kun
UK
TEE-kun
Listen in Context
The rabbi spoke about tikkun during the ceremony.
He learned about tikkun in his religious studies class.
Tikkun means making the world a better place.
Many people see volunteering as a form of tikkun.