Tithe: meaning, definitions and examples

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tithe

 

[ taɪð ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

religious practice

One tenth of annual produce or earnings, formerly taken as a tax for the support of the church and clergy.

Synonyms

levy, offering, tax

Examples of usage

  • The farmer donated a tithe of his crops to the church.
  • In some religions, followers are expected to tithe 10% of their income.
Context #2 | Verb

religious act

To give or pay a tenth part of (one's income, especially to the church).

Synonyms

contribute, donate, offer

Examples of usage

  • The wealthy businessman tithes a significant amount to his church every month.
  • She tithes faithfully, believing in the principle of giving back.

Translations

Translations of the word "tithe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dízimo

🇮🇳 दसवां हिस्सा

🇩🇪 Zehnt

🇮🇩 persembahan sepersepuluh

🇺🇦 десятина

🇵🇱 dziesięcina

🇯🇵 什一税 (じゅういちぜい)

🇫🇷 dîme

🇪🇸 diezmo

🇹🇷 ondalık

🇰🇷 십일조 (sib-iljo)

🇸🇦 العُشر (عشر)

🇨🇿 desátek

🇸🇰 desiatok

🇨🇳 什一税 (shí yī shuì)

🇸🇮 desetina

🇮🇸 tíund

🇰🇿 ондық

🇬🇪 მეათედი (meatedi)

🇦🇿 onluq

🇲🇽 diezmo

Etymology

The word 'tithe' originated from the Old English 'teogoþa', which means 'tenth'. In medieval England, tithes were used as a compulsory payment to support the church. The practice of tithing has roots in the Bible, where it is mentioned as a way to support religious institutions and the clergy. Over time, the concept of tithing has evolved to include voluntary donations to charitable causes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,212, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.