Yeshivish glossary term
toivel
טובל
Meaning
- immerse in a mikvah
- perform ritual immersion
Alternate spellings
tovel, toiveling, toveling
Usage and context
Yeshivish often uses a Hebrew-derived verb as an English verb. Hebrew gendered forms differ in fully Hebrew speech.
- Category
- family purity - mikvah
- Language origin
- Hebrew/Yiddishized
Example in Yeshivish
She plans to toivel after nightfall.
Plain-English example
She plans to immerse in the mikvah after nightfall.