Yeshivish glossary term
aveirah
עבירה
Meaning
- sin
- religious transgression
- violation of Jewish law
Alternate spellings
aveira, avera
Usage and context
Refers to doing something prohibited or failing a religious duty, with seriousness depending on the specific act and circumstances.
- Category
- religious practice
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
He realized that taking it would be an aveirah.
Plain-English example
He realized that taking it would be a religious transgression.