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Yeshivish glossary term

Shabbos

שבת

Meaning

  • the Jewish Sabbath
  • the period from Friday before sunset until Saturday night

Alternate spellings

Shabbat, Shabbas

Usage and context

The Ashkenazi form “Shabbos” and Modern Hebrew form “Shabbat” refer to the same sacred day. Conversation may use either form for its meals or weekend plans centered on it.

Category
religious practice
Language origin
mixed

Example in Yeshivish

We are staying with relatives for Shabbos.

Plain-English example

We are staying with relatives for the Jewish Sabbath.