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Meaning of "Chanukah" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CHANUKAH

Chanukah  [ˈhɑːnəkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHANUKAH

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conjunction
determiner
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Chanukah is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CHANUKAH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Chanukah

Hanukkah

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, Feast of Dedication, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a unique candelabrum, the nine-branched menorah or hanukiah, one additional light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. The typical menorah consists of eight branches with an additional raised branch. The extra light is called a shamash and is given a distinct location, usually above or below the rest. The purpose of the shamash is to have a light available for practical use, as using the Hanukkah lights themselves for purposes other than publicizing and meditating upon Hanukkah is forbidden.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHANUKAH


abaca
ˈæbəkə
abaka
ˈæbəkə
barracker
ˈbærəkə
Hanukkah
ˈhɑːnəkə
havocker
ˈhævəkə
Ithaca
ˈɪθəkə
Karnataka
kəˈnɑːtəkə
krumkake
ˈkrʊmˌkeəkə
Linacre
ˈlɪnəkə
massacre
ˈmæsəkə
Merca
ˈmɛəkə
Punaka
ˈpuːnəkə
Punakha
ˈpuːnəkə
spinnaker
ˈspɪnəkə
stomacher
ˈstʌməkə
Tripitaka
trɪˈpɪtəkə
Whitaker
ˈwɪtəkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHANUKAH

Chantilly
Chantilly lace
chanting
chantingly
chantress
chantries
chantry
chanty
chanukiah
chao
Chao Phraya
Chaoan
Chaochow

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHANUKAH

Abdullah
ah
Allah
bekah
dah
Deborah
dukkah
Hannah
hookah
khirkah
Makah
Makkah
noah
punkah
Rebekah
Sarah
shah
sukkah
Utah
yeah

Synonyms and antonyms of Chanukah in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Chanukah» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHANUKAH

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Translator English - Chinese

光明节
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Janucá
570 millions of speakers

English

Chanukah
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Chanukah
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حانوكا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Ханука
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Chanukah
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Chanukah
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Hanoukka
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Chanukah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Chanukka
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ハヌカ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

차누 카
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Chanukah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Chanukah
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

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75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कनायुका
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Hanuka
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Chanukah
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Chanuka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Ханука
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Chanukah
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Χανουκά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Chanukah
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Chanukah
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Chanukah
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Chanukah

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHANUKAH»

The term «Chanukah» is regularly used and occupies the 59.925 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHANUKAH» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHANUKAH»

Discover the use of Chanukah in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Chanukah and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Chanukah Lights Everywhere
As a young boy and his sister count all of the brilliant lights around them on each night of Chanukah, they revel in the magic of the season and learn what it means to celebrate Chanukah. Reprint.
Michael J. Rosen, 2006
2
The Rugrats book of Chanukah
It's chanukah time and everybody is ready to light the menorah and usher in the holiday.
Sarah Willson, 1997
3
A Chanukah Noel: A True Story
Charlotte and her family have just moved to France. Charlotte is Jewish, but longs to join in the Christmas celebrations as the holidays approach - can she find a way to celebrate both Christmas and Chanukah?
Sharon Jennings, 2010
4
Chanukah: Eight Nights of Light, Eight Gifts for the Soul
Includes The Story of Chanukah for the Historically Challenged; Eight Questions People Ask About Chanukah; Eight Stories for Eight Nights; Tips, Hints and Secrets for Parents to Create a Great Family Experience, and more.
Shimon Apisdorf, 1997
5
Chanukah Illuminated
This simple story contains some of the deepest lessons of Jewish thought, and has stimulated and inspired generations.Chanukah Illuminated sheds light on the lessons to be drawn out of the Chanukah story.
Elisha Friedman, 2007
6
Chanukah
Relates the heroic deeds of the Maccabees, honored by Jews throughout the world during the eight days of Chanukah
Howard Greenfeld, 1976
7
Chanukah Coloring Book
Get ready for eight nights of fun! From making potato latkes to lighting the menorah, this coloring book depicts beloved holiday traditions with 25 images of a family's celebration.
Freddie Levin, 2011
8
Chanuka: Season of Valor
A. Chanukah. Paradox .Although Chanukah is a Yom Tov of Rabbinic origin, it nevertheless has the distinction of being one of the most widely accepted Festivals by all factions of the Jewish community. Paradoxically, even Jewish secularists ...
Fendel
9
Chanukah
Explains the reason behind Hanukkah, and describes the ways it is celebrated.
Trudi Strain Trueit, 2006
10
Eight Candles to Light: A Chanukah Story
Within the eight days of Chanukah, a family gathers to share stories of the miracle of the holiday, make latkes, and light the menorah.
Jonny Zucker, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHANUKAH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Chanukah is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Confessions of a Jewish Atheist
(And suddenly we no longer felt so weird about our Chanukah candle-lighting habit or annual Seder traditions. For, like other Jewish rituals and ... «Jewish Journal, Jul 15»
2
Union City native creates network for Jewish business owners
This past winter, Mayor Steven Fulop attended a Chanukah celebration and lunch with 30 Jersey City businesses. "I was always into politics," ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
3
Ghana's Jews Welcome Their First Rabbi
We then hosted over 100 people for a Chanukah party,” recalls the rabbi. The whole family flew in for Passover with 15 suitcases in tow. «Chabad.org, Jul 15»
4
Bibi's Bakery is his newest production
Messinger took over Bibi's right around Chanukah. “I barely remember that first week,” he said. His wife, however, tells the story of how he fell ... «Jewish Journal, Jul 15»
5
Stoking The Embers Of Jamaican Jewry
Over Chanukah, besides setting up six bamboo menorahs around the island to publicize the miracle of Chanukah and holding a Chanukah ... «The Jewish Press, Jun 15»
6
Israel's hottest new tradition: Ramadan tours
... rows upon rows of awami – a marble-sized version of the deep fried sufgayinot eaten by Jews on Chanukah – beckon visitors on the other. «Haaretz, Jun 15»
7
Move over Hanukkah ham – it's time for bacon-flavored Pringles for …
Tesco's 'Smokey Bacon' Pringles for Ramadan (L) and Balducci's 'Delicious for Chanukah' hams (photos from social media). Text size. «Haaretz, Jun 15»
8
The Events Before and After the Chanukah Miracle
In 3586, Antiochus assumed the Seleucid throne. This monarch saw as his life's mission spreading Greek culture and religion throughout his empire. While his ... «Chabad.org, Jan 15»
9
Hole lotta love! Sweet Chanukah treat selling like hot cakes
These sweet Chanukah doughnuts are selling like hotcakes, burning through diets and setting holiday palates ablaze. Brooklyn bakeries and ... «New York Daily News, Dec 14»
10
WATCH: YWN Captures Chanukah Party at The White House – VIDEO
The arrival of Chanukah this year was no exception as President Obama hosted 2 separate receptions to accommodate the multitudes of ... «Yeshiva World News, Dec 14»

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