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Shalom: meaning, definitions and examples

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shalom

 

[ ʃəˈloʊm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

greeting or farewell

Shalom is a Hebrew word that means peace. It is used as a greeting and farewell, reflecting a wish for peace and well-being for the person being addressed. The word carries deep cultural and spiritual significance, embodying a concept of harmony and completeness.

Synonyms

goodbye, hello, peace

Examples of usage

  • He greeted me with a warm 'shalom'.
  • The community's motto is 'shalom for all'.
  • At the end of the service, the rabbi said 'shalom'.

Translations

Translations of the word "shalom" in other languages:

🇵🇹 shalom

🇮🇳 शांति

🇩🇪 Shalom

🇮🇩 shalom

🇺🇦 шалом

🇵🇱 shalom

🇯🇵 シャローム

🇫🇷 shalom

🇪🇸 shalom

🇹🇷 shalom

🇰🇷 샬롬

🇸🇦 سلام

🇨🇿 shalom

🇸🇰 shalom

🇨🇳 和睦

🇸🇮 shalom

🇮🇸 shalom

🇰🇿 шалом

🇬🇪 შალომი

🇦🇿 shalom

🇲🇽 shalom

Word origin

The word 'shalom' has its roots in the Hebrew language, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew root 'š-l-m', which means 'to be complete' or 'to be whole'. This reflects the concept of peace not just as an absence of conflict but as a state of completeness and fulfillment. Shalom has been used in various Jewish rituals and traditions, serving as a central term in greetings and farewells among Hebrew speakers. The word also appears in the Bible, emphasizing its significance in Jewish culture and spirituality. Over time, 'shalom' has transcended cultural boundaries, finding its way into common use in broader contexts, symbolizing goodwill and harmonious relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,132, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.