Sabbath: meaning, definitions and examples

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Sabbath

 

[ ˈsæb.əθ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

day of rest

The Sabbath is a day of rest and worship observed by Jews and some Christian denominations on the seventh day of the week, typically Sunday for Christians and Saturday for Jews. It is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, and spending time with family.

Synonyms

day of rest, day of worship, holy day

Examples of usage

  • The family went to church together on the Sabbath.
  • She spends her Sabbath in quiet contemplation.
  • Observing the Sabbath is an important tradition for many people.

Translations

Translations of the word "Sabbath" in other languages:

🇵🇹 Sábado

🇮🇳 सब्त

🇩🇪 Sabbat

🇮🇩 Sabat

🇺🇦 Субота

🇵🇱 Szabat

🇯🇵 安息日 (あんそくび)

🇫🇷 Sabbat

🇪🇸 Sábado

🇹🇷 Şabat

🇰🇷 안식일

🇸🇦 سبت

🇨🇿 Sabat

🇸🇰 Sabat

🇨🇳 安息日 (Ānxīrì)

🇸🇮 Sabat

🇮🇸 Hvíldardagur

🇰🇿 Сабат

🇬🇪 შაბათი

🇦🇿 Şənbə

🇲🇽 Sábado

Word origin

The word 'Sabbath' originated from the Hebrew word 'Shabbat', which means 'to cease' or 'to rest'. The concept of a day of rest dates back to ancient times, with the Sabbath being considered a holy day of rest and worship in both Jewish and Christian traditions.