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Yeshivish glossary term

shana rishona

שנה ראשונה

Meaning

  • first year of marriage
  • first year

Alternate spellings

shanah rishonah

Usage and context

In Yeshivish conversation, often specifically refers to a couple’s first year of marriage.

Category
marriage - newlyweds
Language origin
Hebrew

Example in Yeshivish

They are still in shana rishona.

Plain-English example

They are still in their first year of marriage.