Yeshivish glossary term
parnassa
פרנסה
Meaning
- livelihood
- income
- the means of supporting a household
Alternate spellings
parnasa, parnosso
Usage and context
Can refer to a job, earnings, or the broader need for financial sustenance, often with an implicit religious sense that livelihood is a blessing.
- Category
- money, work, and practical matters
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
He is looking for steady parnassa.
Plain-English example
He is looking for a steady livelihood.