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Yeshivish glossary term

shalom bayis

שלום בית

Meaning

  • marital harmony
  • peace in the home

Alternate spellings

shalom bayit, sholom bayis

Usage and context

Often used specifically for healthy relations between spouses, though literally it means peace in the household.

Category
marriage - married life
Language origin
Hebrew

Example in Yeshivish

They are working on shalom bayis.

Plain-English example

They are working on peace and harmony in their marriage and home.