Tithe: meaning, definitions and examples
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tithe
[ taɪð ]
religious practice
One tenth of annual produce or earnings, formerly taken as a tax for the support of the church and clergy.
Synonyms
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.
religious act
To give or pay a tenth part of (one's income, especially to the church).
Synonyms
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.