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PRONUNCIATION OF DIBBUK

dibbuk  [ˈdɪbək] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIBBUK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dibbuk 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 DIBBUK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

dibbuk

Dybbuk

In Jewish mythology, a dybbuk is a malicious possessing spirit believed to be the dislocated soul of a dead person. It supposedly leaves the host body once it has accomplished its goal, sometimes after being helped.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIBBUK


caboc
ˈkæbək
dybbuk
ˈdɪbək
kebbock
ˈkɛbək
Lubbock
ˈlʌbək
nabk
ˈnæbək
nebbuk
ˈnɛbək

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIBBUK

diazotization
diazotize
dib
dibasic
dibasicity
dibbed
dibber
dibbing
dibble
dibbler
dibbukkim
dibenzofuran
dibranchiate
dibromide
dibs
dibutyl
dicacious
dicacity
dicacodyl
dicamba

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIBBUK

auk
bouk
Datuk
douk
euk
Kirkuk
Marduk
mukluk
Norodom Sihanouk
padauk
padouk
Pamuk
Seljuk
souk
taluk
tuk-tuk
uk
Volapuk
yuk
zouk

Synonyms and antonyms of dibbuk in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dibbuk» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIBBUK

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

Translator English - Chinese

dibbuk
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dibbuk
570 millions of speakers

English

dibbuk
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

dibbuk
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

dibbuk
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Диббук
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dibbuk
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

dibbuk
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dibbuk
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dibbuk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

dibbuk
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

dibbuk
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

dibbuk
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dibbuk
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dibbuk
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

dibbuk
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डिब्यूक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dibbuk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dibbuk
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dibbuk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

діббук
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dibbuk
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

dibbuk
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dibbuk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dibbuk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dibbuk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dibbuk

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIBBUK»

The term «dibbuk» is normally little used and occupies the 135.873 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIBBUK» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIBBUK»

Discover the use of dibbuk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dibbuk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Dibbuk Box
A series of eerie events slowly unfolds when a haunted wine cabinet sells at an estate sale and it is soon sold and resold as each new owner becomes desperate to get rid of the box.
Jason Haxton, 2011
2
Tormented Souls
A rabbi will say prayers over a possessed person and ultimately expel the negative spirit out of the person and trap the demon into the dibbuk box. This box is approximately 12.5" × 7.5" × 16.25" that has a Shema carved into the sides.
Rose Porto, 2013
3
The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy
The term dybbuk (also spelled dibbuk) was coined in the 17th century from the language of German and Polish Jews. It is an abbreviation of two phrases: dibbuk me-ru'ah (“a cleavage of an evil spirit”), and dibbuk min ha-hizonim (“ dibbuk from ...
Rosemary Guiley, 2006
4
Between Text and Text: The Hermeneutics of Intertextuality ...
She comes to the conclusion that the guest is indeed a Dibbuk!26 (Yet it remains unclear, whether the wife's suspicions are correct.) The hostess attempts to stab the guest with an ice pick in order to free his soul. The victim can escape and ...
Armin Lange, Michaela Bauks, Wayne Horowitz, 2013
5
Diablerie: A Novel
"Make the rooms ready for Mr. Dibbuk here. He'll be meeting Cassius Copeland up there." "Yes, sir." When she turned away, I felt a little sad. My time in jail, however long it was, had made me feel that I would never behold beauty again.
Walter Mosley, 2010
6
The Handy Religion Answer Book
What is a Dibbuk? Kabbalistic thought included a feature quite foreign to Jewish tradition generally, namely, belief in reincarnation (gilgul). The idea developed during the Middle Ages as a proof of God's perfect mercy. Even a seriously sinful  ...
John Renard, 2001
7
The Mystery of the Earth: Mysticism and Hasidism in the ...
The scale of human relation to the created world lies somewhere between the extremes of devekut (attachment) and dibbuk (being possessed). Devekut signifies connection with things in order to meet God, while dibbuk means a person ...
Israel Koren, 2010
8
The Encounter (Yehidut): a study of counselling in Hasidism
On rare occasions, the dibbuk nay refuse to reveal his identity and the reason for his present state, but usually he cooperates, and the information he reveals provides a powerful activation far t'shuvah to those assembled. However, when the ...
Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, 1968
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Jewish Affairs
nunciation of the Divine Name, etc), and the purpose of the story is moralreligious , ie to demonstrate the workings of Providence, Retribution and Redemption°. 3. M_vsli'cism in "The Dibbuk” The entire setting, characters, views and mood of ...
10
Beloved Neighbors: Vayikra. Bamidbar
The townsfolk began to say: "maybe it is a dibbuk" [the soul of one whose past iniquities have not allowed him even to enter purgatory; and who is constantly being pursued by destructive angels until enough time elapses, or until he can find ...
Yiśraʼel Pesaḥ Fainhandler, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIBBUK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dibbuk is used in the context of the following news items.
1
5 Religion-Based Monsters You Probably Didn't Know About
In the horror genre: The Dibbuk Box by Kevin Mannis was a novel written about a wine cabinet on eBay. Mannis wrote a horror story to ... «moviepilot.com, Jun 15»
2
Paranormal Corner: Interested in a haunted object? Check eBay
One of the most famous haunted objects is the Jewish wine box known as The Dibbuk Box. An antique buyer/refinisher purchased the box at an ... «NJ.com, Feb 15»
3
Starz Drama MAGIC CITY Coming to Big Screen; Bruce Willis to Star
The cast includes Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Watchmen, "Grey's Anatomy," Dibbuk Box); Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace, Max Payne); Danny ... «Broadway World, Oct 14»
4
The 10 most haunted objects in the world
A Dibbuk box, according to Jewish folklore, is a wine cabinet haunted by a restless, evil spirit. In 2001, an antique buyer in Portland, Oregon, ... «Channel 24, Oct 14»
5
Judaism and Zionism in the Heart of Krakow
... focus on four motives in the Jewish culture: Kibbutz, Mizrach, Ashkenaz and Dibbuk. We try to bring all different spheres of the Jewish culture, ... «Arutz Sheva, Jun 14»
6
Nahalat Shiva, a little kingdom outside the walls
Rivlin's family thought a dibbuk had entered his head and tried to remove it — but they were, fortunately, unsuccessful. After Nahalat Shiva, he ... «The Times of Israel, Feb 14»
7
Trailer For 'The Mirror' Reflects Found-Footage Scares
Sounding similar to the “Dibbuk Box” (turned into the film The Possession), last year The Daily Mail and Huffington Post were among media ... «Bloody Disgusting, Jan 14»
8
Teens Tune in to the Ungrateful Dead in the 'Haunt' Trailer Premiere
Like the demonic "dibbuk" box portrayed in last year's fright film, "Haunt" hosts a creepy container you'd be better off keeping closed. "Have you ... «Yahoo Movies, Dec 13»
9
Kyra Sedgwick To Front Sci-Fi Indie Rays Of Light
Though critically scorned, the $14 million Dibbuk Box thriller scored at the box office, earning more than $76 mil worldwide. Then her next ... «Cinema Blend, Mar 13»
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Exclusive: The Dibbuk Box Will Be Opened Again With 'The …
The 2012 film, originally titled Dibbuk Box, was the story of how one family must unite in order to survive the wrath of an unspeakable evil. «Bloody Disgusting, Mar 13»

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