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Meaning of "Shamash" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SHAMASH

From Akkadian: sun.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SHAMASH

Shamash  [ˈʃɑːmæʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHAMASH

noun
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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Shamash 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 SHAMASH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Shamash

Shamash

Shamash, was a native Mesopotamian deity and the sun god in the Akkadian, Assyrian and Babylonian pantheons. Shamash was the god of justice in Babylonia and Assyria, corresponding to Sumerian Utu. Akkadian šamaš is cognate to Syriac ܫܡܫܐ šemša or šimšu Hebrew שֶׁמֶשׁ šemeš and Arabic شمس šams.

Definition of Shamash in the English dictionary

The definition of Shamash in the dictionary is the sun god of Assyria and Babylonia.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHAMASH


budmash
ˈbʌdˌmæʃ
gamash
ɡəˈmæʃ
gramash
ɡrəˈmæʃ
mash
mæʃ
mishmash
ˈmɪʃˌmæʃ
quamash
ˈkwɒmæʃ
smash
smæʃ
stramash
strəˈmæʃ

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHAMASH

ash
badmash
bash
bran mash
cash
chumash
clash
crash
dash
flash
forearm smash
hash
Nash
shammash
sour mash
splash
squash
train smash
trash
wash

Synonyms and antonyms of Shamash in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Shamash» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHAMASH

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

Translator English - Chinese

沙马什
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Shamash
570 millions of speakers

English

Shamash
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Shamash
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شماش
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Шамаш
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Shamash
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Shamash
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Shamash
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Shamash
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schamasch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シャマシュ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Shamash
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Shamash
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Shamash
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Shamash
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शामाश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Şamaş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Shamash
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Szamasz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Шамаш
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Shamash
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Σαμάς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Shamash
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Shamash
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Shamash
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Shamash

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHAMASH»

The term «Shamash» is regularly used and occupies the 69.625 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHAMASH» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHAMASH»

Discover the use of Shamash in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Shamash and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Mindfulness For Dummies
Written by a professional mindfulness trainer, this practical guide covers the key self-control techniques designed to help you achieve a more focused and contented state of mind, while maximizing the health benefits of mindfulness-from ...
Shamash Alidina, 2010
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Memories of Eden: A Journey Through Jewish Baghdad
As a privileged young woman growing up with her extended family in Baghdad, Violette Shamash relives the excitement of a vibrant society coming to terms with daily life, first under Ottoman, then British, and finally pro-Nazi rule, which ...
Violette Shamash, Mira Rocca, Tony Rocca, 2008
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Relaxation For Dummies
Provides information on a variety of techniques, including simple breathing, guided imagery, and yoga, to achieve a deep level of healing relaxation.
Shamash Alidina, 2012
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Dictionary of Nature Myths: Legends of the Earth, Sea, and Sky
SHAMASH 177 Those cultures who practice shamanism rely on the belief in magic. They rely on the belief that their shamans, often the most powerful persons in the tribe, have the ability to control natural phenomena. Finnish shamans are ...
Tamra Andrews, 2000
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The Hasidic Community of Williamsburg
The following episode is an example of such a loyalty conflict where the shamash held that his loyalties were to the organization and the rebbe, and the members demanded that his loyalties and services be to them. One of the informants ...
Solomon Poll, 1969
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Halachos of Chanukah
This candle is called the shamash (service candle). It is placed near the Chanukah lights (K3p). However, since it should not be confused with the other candles [which correspond to the proper night of Chanukah] it should be placed apart from ...
Shimon D. Eider, 2002
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Representing Justice: Invention, Controversy, and Rights in ...
Seals were rolled over the surface of clay tablets to certify recorded transactions. 3 The seated figure shown near the scales has been identified as the god Shamash (also called, in English, Utu)—the judge of heaven and earth— identified with ...
Judith Resnik, Dennis Edward Curtis, 2011
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History, justice, and the agency of God [electronic ...
7.4 The Oath Between the Serpent and the Eagle in the Legend of Etana In the legends of Etana, it is told how friendship between two of the main characters, a serpent and an eagle, is established.33 They swear an oath of Shamash: Whoever ...
Christoph O. Schroeder, 2001
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Did Moses Exist?: The Myth of the Israelite Lawgiver
As indicated, the Sumero-Babylonian sun god and divine lawgiver Šamaš/ Shamash has been identified with El, Baal and Yahweh, three designations for God in the Old Testament. Shamash's worship extends back some 5,000 years to the ...
D. M. Murdock, Acharya S, 2014
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The seal cylinders of western Asia
two belong to the same legend as Jasu'ow supposes, that Shamash is connected . The myth of Etana and the eagle is treated at length in Chapter xxlt. First Etana prays to Shamash for the plant of birth which will allow his wife to bring forth her ...
W.H. Ward

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHAMASH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Shamash is used in the context of the following news items.
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Long Island hires and promotions: Yacov Shamash, Boy Scouts of …
Yacov Shamash of Stony Brook joins the Boy Scouts of America Suffolk County executive board. He is vice president for economic development and dean of the ... «Newsday, May 15»
2
What makes a Jewish dentist run for the UK's anti-immigration party?
Raymond Shamash is a candidate in the May 7 general election for the United Kingdom Independence Party, slammed for its anti-EU, xenophobic stances. «Haaretz, Apr 15»
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Election 2015: Five reasons Raymond Shamash wants your vote in …
Here UKIP candidate for Hendon, Raymond Shamash, explains why you should vote for him. 1. Immigration. Immigration is the issue that most concerns British ... «Times Series, Apr 15»
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Jews are fearful of Muslims, says Ukip leader Nigel Farage
When asked if Dr Shamash's comments were Islamophobic, Mr Farage said: “I am sure there are plenty of other people in the Jewish community who would, ... «Jewish Chronicle, Apr 15»
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Ukip's New Parliamentary Jewish Candidate Accused of Islamophobia
Shamash was announced as the party's candidate for the north-west London constituency on Monday. He is a semi-retired dentist from Borehamwood, ... «JP Updates, Apr 15»
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UKIP candidate for Hendon 'fearful' of British Muslims
Ukip's new parliamentary candidate for Hendon has denied he is Islamophobic, despite saying he is “fearful” of Britain's Muslim community. Raymond Shamash ... «Jewish Chronicle, Apr 15»
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Yacov Shamash to step down as CEAS dean after 22 years
After leading the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences for more than two decades, Yacov A. Shamash, above, is stepping down as dean of the school to ... «Stony Brook Statesman, Mar 15»
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UKIP election candidate quits after claiming Israel should 'kidnap …
The party's new candidate in Hendon is Raymond Shamash, a dentist who served as a medical officer in the Israeli army during the Yom Kippur War. Meanwhile ... «Jewish Chronicle, Mar 15»
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The Mindful Way Through Stress: An Interview with Shamash Alidina
Shamash: I think mindfulness is still very much in its infancy in our culture. The general public hears about it from time to time, but I don't think it's still fully ... «PsychCentral.com, Feb 15»
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Retailers must be wary of discounting
Addi Shamash, senior associate in the corporate restructuring practice at HBJ Gateley, suggests that while retailers may get a short term lift in sales the ongoing ... «Herald Scotland, Dec 14»

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