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shibah

/ʃɪˈbɑː/

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noun

/ʃɪˈbɑː/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее семидневный период траура в иудаизме, соблюдаемый после смерти близкого родственника.

A noun referring to the seven-day period of mourning observed in Judaism following the death of a close relative.

uncountable

  1. Jewish mourning periodC2formal

    A seven-day period of formal mourning observed by Jews after the burial of a close relative, during which the family stays at home and receives visitors.

    ruШива

    • The family sat shivah for their beloved grandmother.
    • During shivah, friends brought meals and offered comfort.
    • The rabbi visited the home during the shivah period.

    Synonymsshivashivah