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PRONUNCIATION OF SHALOM

shalom  [ʃaˈlɒm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHALOM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Shalom is an exclamation.
Exclamation is an expression or voice that reflects an emotion or exaltation.

WHAT DOES SHALOM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

shalom

Shalom

Shalom is a Hebrew word meaning peace, completeness, prosperity, and welfare and can be used idiomatically to mean both hello and goodbye. As it does in English, it can refer to either peace between two entities, or to the well-being, welfare or safety of an individual or a group of individuals. The word is also found in many other expressions and names. Its equivalent cognate in Arabic is salaam, sliem in Maltese, Shlama in Syriac-Assyrian and sälam in Ethiopian Semitic languages from the Proto-Semitic root S-L-M.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHALOM


abcoulomb
æbˈkuːlɒm
aplomb
əˈplɒm
coulomb
ˈkuːlɒm
glom
ɡlɒm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHALOM

shale oil
shalelike
shaley
shall
shalli
shallon
shalloon
shallop
shallot
shallow
shallow-minded
shallowly
shallowness
shallows
shalm
shalom aleichem
shalot
shalt
shalwar
shaly

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHALOM

Absalom
atom
bathroom
bedroom
bottom
celom
cimbalom
coelom
com
custom
cymbalom
dom
freedom
from
giant slalom
kingdom
mom
slalom
special slalom
whilom

Synonyms and antonyms of shalom in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «shalom» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHALOM

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

Translator English - Chinese

沙洛姆
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

shalom
570 millions of speakers

English

shalom
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Shalom
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شالوم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шалом
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

shalom
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Shalom
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

shalom
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Shalom
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

shalom
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シャローム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

샬롬
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Shalom
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Shalom
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஷாலோம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शलोम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

shalom
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

shalom
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

shalom
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шалом
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

shalom
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

shalom
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Shalom
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

shalom
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

shalom
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of shalom

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHALOM»

The term «shalom» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.244 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHALOM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «shalom» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «shalom» 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 shalom

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHALOM»

Discover the use of shalom in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to shalom and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Estimation with Applications to Tracking and Navigation: ...
Expert coverage of the design and implementation of state estimation algorithms for tracking and navigation Estimation with Applications to Tracking and Navigation treats the estimation of various quantities from inherently inaccurate ...
Yaakov Bar-Shalom, X. Rong Li, Thiagalingam Kirubarajan, 2004
2
Between Zionism and Judaism: The Radical Circle in Brith ...
The tension between nationalism and humanism on one hand and between Zionism and Judaism on the other, is vividly illustrated by this work.
Shalom Ratsabi, 2002
3
Educating for Shalom: Essays on Christian Higher Education
This volume gathers the best of Wolterstorff's essays from the past twenty-five years dealing collectively with the purpose of Christian higher education and the nature of academic learning.
Nicholas Wolterstorff, Clarence W. Joldersma, Gloria Goris Stronks, 2004
4
Isaiah 40-66: Translation and Commentary
This volume presents Shalom Paul's comprehensive study of the oracles of the anonymous prophet known as Second Isaiah.
Shalom M. Paul, 2012
5
A Marriage Sabbatical
This is the true story of Sabina Shalom who exchanged a brilliant single-life career for marriage and motherhood.
Sabina Shalom, 2000
6
Tracking and Data Association
In this book, we study theoretical and practical aspects of computing methods for mathematical modelling of nonlinear systems.
Yaakov Bar-Shalom, Thomas E. Fortmann, 1988
7
Searching for Shalom: Resources for Creative Worship
"With a skillful blend of humor and compassion, (Ann Weems) advises shalom-seekers to re-prioritize, listen to and communicate with one another and with God".........The Disciple
Ann Weems, 1991
8
Shalom Church: The Body of Christ as Ministering Community
Craig Nessan's important new work retrieves biblical metaphors of the body of Christ and, following Dietrich Bonhoeffer, sees church today as "Christ existing as community.
Craig L. Nessan, 2010
9
Jesus is Shalom: A Vision of Peace from the Gospels
Studies the meaning of peace found in the New Testament documents.
Joseph A. Grassi, 2006
10
Shalom India Housing Society
Set in India, these tales are of Hindus and Muslims and . . . Jews? Oy vay!
Esther David, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHALOM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term shalom is used in the context of the following news items.
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Minister Shalom Meets with PA Chief Negotiator
Shalom recently called for the resumption of peace talks, but also noted that “it takes two to tango” and that the PA needs to also show willingness to resume ... «Arutz Sheva, Jul 15»
2
A Real Look at the Challenges Faced at the Kerem Shalom
Kerem shalom While Israel is under constant criticism regarding its continued control over Gaza passages and the marine blockage, Israel explains that 2015 ... «Yeshiva World News, Jul 15»
3
Shalom approves permits for Jordanians to work in Eilat hotels
Interior Minister Silvan Shalom approved a plan to allow Eilat hotels to hire Jordanian workers, helping to fill a labor shortage in the southern resort town. «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»
4
Wife of Interior Minister Shalom sparks uproar with 'racist' Obama tweet
Judy Shalom Nir Mozes, an Israeli television personality and the wife of Interior Minister Silvan Shalom was criticized Sunday for a joke she tweeted about US ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jun 15»
5
Shalom Auslander creates a curmudgeon much like himself in …
Shalom Auslander lives in a bubble, and he likes it that way, thank you very much. On a bitterly cold February afternoon, the creator of the new Showtime series ... «Los Angeles Times, Apr 15»
6
Community walk to mark anniversary of JCC, Village Shalom
Another victim, Terri LaManno, 53, was killed at the nearby Village Shalom retirement home. None of the three victims were Jewish. The man charged with killing ... «KMBC Kansas City, Apr 15»
7
Op-Ed: Let Tyler Enroll in Jewish Summer Camp
After all, he attended Camp Shalom in 2014, where he learned and took in everything about Jewish religion and culture, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. «Shalom Life, Mar 15»
8
Shalom Koresh, Israeli barber, fashions 'magic' yarmulke to save …
In this photo taken Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, Israeli hairdresser Shalom Koresh places a yarmulke, a skullcap made of hair samples, on a man's head in the ... «Washington Times, Jan 15»
9
Valley Beth Shalom Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis, world leader, dies …
Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis, who led Conservative Valley Beth Shalom in Encino for nearly 50 years, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, of heart disease at his ... «LA Daily News, Dec 14»
10
Lady Gaga pre-Tel Aviv concert 'Shalom' video irks some Arab fans
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Lady Gaga apparently riled some Arab fans with a short video in advance of her Tel Aviv performance featuring a “Shalom” greeting. «Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Sep 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Shalom [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/shalom>. May 2024 ».
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