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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD YAHRZEIT

Yiddish, from Middle High German jārzīt anniversary.
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PRONUNCIATION OF YAHRZEIT

Yahrzeit  [ˈjɔːtsaɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF YAHRZEIT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Yahrzeit 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 YAHRZEIT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Yahrzeit

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Definition of Yahrzeit in the English dictionary

The definition of Yahrzeit in the dictionary is the anniversary of the death of a close relative, on which it is customary to kindle a light and recite the Kaddish and also, in some communities, to observe a fast.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH YAHRZEIT


anthracite
ˈænθrəˌsaɪt
cite
saɪt
excite
ɪkˈsaɪt
eyesight
ˈaɪˌsaɪt
fansite
ˈfænsaɪt
foresight
ˈfɔːˌsaɪt
hindsight
ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt
homesite
ˈhəʊmˌsaɪt
insight
ˈɪnˌsaɪt
kunzite
ˈkʊntsaɪt
on-site
ˌɒnˈsaɪt
out-of-sight
ˌaʊtəvˈsaɪt
oversight
ˈəʊvəˌsaɪt
parasite
ˈpærəˌsaɪt
quartzite
ˈkwɔːtsaɪt
recite
rɪˈsaɪt
sight
saɪt
site
saɪt
website
ˈwɛbˌsaɪt
wurtzite
ˈwɜːtsaɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE YAHRZEIT

Yafo
yag
yagger
yagi
Yagi aerial
yah
yah-boo politics
Yahata
yahoo
yahooism
Yahveh
Yahvism
Yahvist
Yahvistic
Yahweh
Yahwism
Yahwist
Yahwistic
Yajur-Veda

WORDS THAT END LIKE YAHRZEIT

albeit
conceit
counterfeit
deceit
Fahrenheit
forfeit
geit
gesundheit
howbeit
huaFahrenheit
Koweit
misconceit
preconceit
self-conceit
self-deceit
sobeit
surfeit

Synonyms and antonyms of Yahrzeit in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Yahrzeit» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF YAHRZEIT

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The translations of Yahrzeit from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Yahrzeit» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

Yahrzeit
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Yahrzeit
570 millions of speakers

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Yahrzeit
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Yahrzeit
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

Yahrzeit
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Годовщина смерти
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Yahrzeit
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Yahrzeit
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Yahrzeit
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Yahrzeit
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Yahrzeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

追悼記念祭
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Yahrzeit
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Yahrzeit
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Yahrzeit
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Yahrzeit
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Yahrzeit
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yahrzeit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Yahrzeit
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Yahrzeit
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

річниця смерті
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Yahrzeit
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Yahrzeit
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Yahrzeit
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Yahrzeit
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Yahrzeit
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Yahrzeit

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «YAHRZEIT»

The term «Yahrzeit» is regularly used and occupies the 77.109 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «YAHRZEIT» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «YAHRZEIT»

Discover the use of Yahrzeit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Yahrzeit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Yahrzeit
In Yahrzeit (memorial days), the family matriarchs take us on a dramatic journey through time, during the most important events of modern history in Israel.
Liat Taiber Ben-David, 2005
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Yahrzeit
Beset by guilt, however, he lights Yahrzeit candles in memory of his late wife and is secretly sending money to Israel to plant a forest for her.
Alex Poch-Goldin, 2005
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Living Jewish: Values, Practices and Traditions
By lighting a candle on the yahrzeit of a dear deceased relative, we proclaim our faith in the covenant that these two verses imply. The day of yahrzeit is also commemorated by the recitation of the Mourner's Kaddish at the synagogue services ...
Berel Wein, 2002
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Contemporary American Reform Responsa
each of the individuals who is mourned, both during the shivah period and in future years for their yahrzeit. December 1985 127. LEAP YEAR YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCE QUESTION: How is yahrzeit treated in a leap year when there is a ...
Walter Jacob, 1987
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American Reform Responsa: Collected Responsa of the Central ...
Yet, there are sound psychological reasons for commemorating all deceased through Yahrzeit observance. Such a death is difficult for a young couple; they and the family need the catharsis of mourning and the comfort provided by others .
Central Conference of American Rabbis, Walter Jacob, 1983
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A Guide to Jewish Religious Practice
lowed to burn throughout the Yahrzeit (Qitsur Shulhan 'Arukh 221:1); an electric light may be used (Gesher Hahayyim, 1:343). If the date of the Yahrzeit falls in the month of Adar, it is observed during Adar I in a leap year, on the principle ntyOT ...
Isaac Klein, 1979
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The Comprehensive Hebrew Calendar: Twentieth to ...
B. YAHRZEIT a) If in the first year after the death Heshvan has 30 days, Yahrzeit will be observed on Heshvan 30, in all years in which Heshvan 30 occurs. In all other years Yahrzeit is on the first day of Kislev. b) If in the first year after the death ...
Arthur Spier, 1986
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Celebration and Renewal: Rites of Passage in Judaism
The yahrzeit, a Yiddish word meaning year-day, is the anniversary of the death as determined by the Jewish lunar-solar calendar. Because of differences between the Jewish and general calendrical systems, the secular date of the yahrzeit ...
Rela M. Geffen, 1993
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Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Yahrzeit: Traditional Perspectives Yahrzeit is the traditional term for the anniversary of a person's death. Derived from a Yiddish word meaning “year's time,” Yahrzeit is a time for commemorating the death of a family member or friend; ...
Simcha Paull Raphael, 2009
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דיוני הלכה
In addition to them, a person observing a yahrzeit for a parent may also be present and he. too. is obligated to serve as sheliach tzibbur. In order to avoid disputes between the various parties claiming the right to lead the congregation ...
Daniel Neustadt, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «YAHRZEIT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Yahrzeit is used in the context of the following news items.
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On the first Yahrzeit of My Heroic Nephew: David Menachem …
As the first yahrzeit of my heroic nephew—David Menachem Gordon—approaches, Chaf Gimmel Av, there is much to reflect upon. David's life was mostly happy. «The Jewish Press, Aug 15»
2
Today Is the Yahrzeit of Rabbi Isaac Luria, the Ari Z”L
(JNi.media) The Ari z”l died in Tsfat on the 5th of Av 5332, July 25, 1572. He was buried in the Old Cemetery of Tsfat. Since Monday evening, and throughout the ... «The Jewish Press, Jul 15»
3
Police Complete Setting Up for Yahrzeit of the Arizal
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Tzfas region police announced they have completed setting up for the yahrzeit on the Arizal, which is on 5 Menachem Av. «Yeshiva World News, Jul 15»
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Join Kollel Chatzos in the Ultimate Segulah for Yeshuos on the …
Monday evening, the 5th of Av, July 21, marks the yahrzeit of the Arizal, who illuminated and transformed the world with his unique Torah greatness. «Jewish Link of New Jersey, Jul 15»
5
Women's Achdus Tefilla on Aaron HaKohen's Yahrzeit
tehill The annual women's tefilla event on Aaron HaKohen's yahrzeit will take place on Thursday night, Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av, at the Kosel at 20:30. «Yeshiva World News, Jul 15»
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Yahrzeit for Fallen IDF Soldier Max Steinberg HYD
ms Marking a year since IDF soldier Max Steinberg fell in Operation Protective Edge, there will be an aliyah to his kever in Har Herzl on Thursday, 22 Tammuz at ... «Yeshiva World News, Jul 15»
7
Local Chabads commemorate The Rebbe
Chabad House in Miami Beach commemorated the yahrzeit by discussing The Rebbe's legacy at its monthly Friday night dinner for young professionals. «Sun Sentinel, Jun 15»
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Thousands Visit Kever Yosef on the Yahrzeit
keveryosef Thousands of mispallalim entered Kever Yosef on 2 Rosh Chodesh Tammuz (Wednesday to Thursday) for the yahrzeit and birthday, which is ... «Yeshiva World News, Jun 15»
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Yom Yerushalayim 5775 – Yahrzeit of Shmuel HaNavi (Traffic …
kosel Sunday, 28 Iyar, marks Yom Yerushalayim, the day commemorating the liberation of the Old City of Yerushalayim from Jordanian occupation during the ... «Yeshiva World News, May 15»
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Tuesday Night Marks the 20th Yahrzeit of Rav Shlomo Zalman …
sza Tuesday night, the eve of 20 Adar, marks the 20th yahrzeit of HaGaon HaRav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach ZT”L. Today, the late gadol hador's piskei halacha ... «Yeshiva World News, Mar 15»

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