Sabbat (en. Sabbath)

/sabat/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A weekly day of rest observed in Judaism.
The sabbath begins on Friday evening and ends on Saturday evening.
Le sabbat commence le vendredi soir et se termine le samedi soir.
Ritual celebration in certain pagan religions.
Wicca celebrates sabbaths throughout the year.
La Wicca célèbre des sabbats tout au long de l'année.

Etymology

From the Hebrew word 'שַׁבָּת' (Shabbat) meaning 'rest'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sabbath day
A day of rest or prayer.
jour de sabbat
witches' sabbath
Traditional celebration of witches.
sabbat des sorcières
to rest on the sabbath
Taking time to relax and do nothing.
se reposer au sabbat

Related Words

shabbat
The sabbath in Jewish tradition.
shabbat
equinox
Point of the calendar corresponding to the sabbaths of certain traditions.
équinoxe
ritual
Sacred practices performed during the sabbaths.
rituel

Slang Meanings

Day of pagan celebration.
This weekend is the sabbath, let's celebrate!
Ce week-end, c'est le sabbat, allons célébrer!
Day of rest when one does not work.
The sabbath is sacred, no one should be disturbed.
Le sabbat, c'est sacré, personne ne doit être dérangé.