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PRONUNCIATION OF CAPERNAUM

Capernaum  [kəˈpɜːnɪəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CAPERNAUM

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determiner
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Capernaum is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CAPERNAUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Capernaum

Capernaum

Capernaum was a fishing village in the time of the Hasmoneans. Located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. It had a population of about 1,500. Archaeological excavations have revealed two ancient synagogues built one over the other. A church near Capernaum is said to be the home of Saint Peter.

Definition of Capernaum in the English dictionary

The definition of Capernaum in the dictionary is a ruined town in N Israel, on the NW shore of the Sea of Galilee: closely associated with Jesus Christ during his ministry.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CAPERNAUM


achaenium
əˈkiːnɪəm
achenium
əˈkiːnɪəm
asplenium
æˈspliːnɪəm
californium
ˌkælɪˈfɔːnɪəm
hahnium
ˈhɑːnɪəm
helenium
həˈliːnɪəm
hymenium
haɪˈmiːnɪəm
lectisternium
ˌlektɪˈstɜːnɪəm
Mancunium
mæŋˈkjuːnɪəm
neptunium
nɛpˈtjuːnɪəm
panhellenium
ˌpænhɛˈliːnɪəm
parascenium
ˌpærəˈsiːnɪəm
periselenium
ˌpɛrɪsɪˈliːnɪəm
postscenium
pəʊstˈsiːnɪəm
proscenium
prəˈsiːnɪəm
rhenium
ˈriːnɪəm
ruthenium
ruːˈθiːnɪəm
selenium
sɪˈliːnɪəm
splenium
ˈspliːnɪəm
xenium
ˈziːnɪəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CAPERNAUM

Capella
capellet
capellini
capellmeister
Capello
Capello Index
caper
caper sauce
capercaillie
capercailzie
caperer
capernoited
capernoitie
capers
capeskin
Capet
Capetian

WORDS THAT END LIKE CAPERNAUM

album
at a premium
Baum
Belgaum
Belgium
cum
datum
dwaum
forum
gaum
glaum
hum
imaum
Lebensraum
maximum
medium
meerschaum
minimum
museum
petroleum

Synonyms and antonyms of Capernaum in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Capernaum» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CAPERNAUM

Find out the translation of Capernaum to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Capernaum from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Capernaum» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

迦百农
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Capernaum
570 millions of speakers

English

Capernaum
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कफरनहूम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كفرناحوم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Капернаум
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Cafarnaum
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কফরনাহূমে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Capharnaüm
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Capernaum
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kapernaum
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カペナウム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가버나움
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Capernaum
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Capernaum
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கப்பர்நாகுமுக்குச்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कफरनहुम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Capernaum
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Cafarnao
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Kafarnaum
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Капернаум
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Capernaum
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Καπερναούμ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Kapérnaüm
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Kapernaum
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Kapernaum
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Capernaum

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CAPERNAUM»

The term «Capernaum» is normally little used and occupies the 117.548 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CAPERNAUM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Capernaum» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Capernaum» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Capernaum

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CAPERNAUM»

Discover the use of Capernaum in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Capernaum and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Benjamin: The Road to Capernaum
The story of a man from the Bible, before and after he was healed.
John Koehler, 2007
2
The Baker of Capernaum
The carpenter of Nazareth becomes the teacher and healer of Capernaum.
Jacob M. Van Zyl, 2012
3
Nights in Capernaum
Imagine going to sleep and waking up in a dream.
Bruce Peltzer, 2010
4
Jesus in the Synagogue of Capernaum: The Pericope and Its ...
This book considers Jesus' first appearance and activity in Galilee and affirms that Mk. 1:21–28 has a programmatic character for the Gospel of Mark.
John Chijioke Iwe, 1999
5
Letters to Luke: From His Fellow Physician, Joseph of Capernaum
How refreshing and how uplifting it is to see sanctified imagination in the service of reasoned faith applied to the greatest story ever told but told in a new way. This is a great addition to the literature of "The Way.
Joe E. Holoubek, 2006
6
Capernaum, and Other Poems
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
William Saumarez Smith, 2012
7
My Name is Legion: The Story and Soul of the Gerasene Demoniac
Beyond these general similarities, the Gerasene's exorcism is quite similar to the one that takes place in Capernaum. They are both placed in key positions in the gospel. The Capernaum exorcism is the first miracle in Jewish territory and the ...
Michael Willett Newheart, 2004
8
New Testament manual: embracing an historical tabular view ...
At Jerusalem. 7. Wilderness of Judea and Jordan. 8. Nazareth to Jordan. 9. Jerusalem, and north of Jericho. 10. Bethabara beyond Jordan. 11. To Capernaum. 12. See line /rom Capernaum to Jerusalem. 13. At Sychar. 14. At Capernaum. 15.
Stephen Hawes, 1871
9
The Boat and the Sea of Galilee
^periiaum Capernaum was an ancient fishing town on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, uninhabited since the eighth century. Jesus settled here after he left Nazareth, and it was the place where he made his first disciples from ...
Lea Lofenfeld, Ramit Frenkel, 2010
10
The Millennial Chronological Bible Info Book
John 2:19-22 22 Mt. Beatitudes, Candle hid under a bushel Matt 5:14-16 22 Mt. Beatitudes, House on Rock or Sand Matt 7:24-27 25 Sea of Galilee, Children of the Bride, Chamber Luke 5:33-35 25 Near Capernaum, New cloth (church) on old ...
Walter Curtis Lichfield, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CAPERNAUM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Capernaum is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Christians and Jews must fight hate
“No Israeli government would tolerate arson or hate crimes against sacred Jewish spots such as the Kotel [Western Wall] or the Capernaum ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Cana: Ballyhoo for a Miracle in Israel
Some historians believe the Biblical town of Cana was located elsewhere in the region, one site possibly closer to Capernaum on the northern ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
3
Ann Farabee: The children
Another time, at a house in Capernaum, the disciples were busy arguing about who would be the greatest. Jesus responded by taking a child in ... «Salisbury Post, Jul 15»
4
CHURCH NEWS
The ushers of Capernaum Missionary Baptist Church in Denmark will hold an Usher's Program at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19, in the church ... «The Times and Democrat, Jul 15»
5
Archaeology student digs deeper
... site to uncover the mysteries of the ancient villages of Huqoq and Yakuk, located three miles west of Capernaum and Migdal (Magdala) in the Galilee of Israel. «Richmond County Daily Journal, Jul 15»
6
Hall of Famers Krause, Doleman Inspired by Israel Visit
... places that Krause and Doleman had read about like the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, Masada, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and Capernaum. «Vikings.com, Jul 15»
7
5000-year-old musical scene found on pottery in Israel may reflect …
... the ancient city of Megiddo (which gave rise to the word 'armageddon') and the Biblical village of Capernaum which was said to be the home ... «Ancient Origins, Jun 15»
8
Review: Did the Arts Club really need to resurrect Godspell?
Arrivals and departures flashing up on the electronic board include Jericho, Capernaum and Galilee. While creator John-Michael Tebelak (with ... «Vancouver Courier, Jun 15»
9
Integrity celebrates 40 years with festive Eucharist
He was born in Bethlehem; grew up in Nazareth; [was] 'at home' in Capernaum,” she said. “He left home to bring forward the reign of God: to ... «Episcopal News Service, Jun 15»
10
Chad Orton: We must forgive those who actually repent
Jesus has just told his disciples that unless the people in Capernaum repent they will not be forgiven but will experience eternal punishment. «Merced Sun-Star, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Capernaum [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/capernaum>. Apr 2024 ».
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