shabbat

/ʃəˈbɑːt/US/ʃəˈbɑt/

shabbat is the alternative letter-case form of Shabbat.

Proper noun capitalized: Shabbat

Shabbat

The Jewish Sabbath, from sundown Friday to nightfall Saturday, commemorating God's rest on the seventh day in the book of Genesis.
- I leave early on Fridays, as I don't work on Shabbat.
- This year, due to the fact that the 24th of the Hebrew month of Tishrei falls on Shabbat, the ceremonies will be held on Sunday, the 25th of Tishrei, as they will be every year when the 24th of Tishrei falls on Shabbat.2024 March 17, “Government Unanimously Approves National Remembrance Day for October 7 Disaster and the Swords of Iron War”, in gov.il, archived from the original on 04 Dec 2025
The ceremonial first meal of Shabbat.
- Please join us for Shabbat tonight.
(alternative) Alternative form of Sabbath (“witches' meeting”).

Borrowed from Hebrew שבת (shabát, “rest”). Variants ending in -s were influenced by the Yiddish form שבת (shabes). Doublet of Sabbath.

What does shabbat mean?: Shabbat means the Jewish Sabbath, from sundown Friday to nightfall Saturday, commemorating God's rest on the seventh day in the book of Genesis.
What is shabbat the alternative letter-case form of?: Shabbat is the alternative letter-case form of Shabbat.
What part of speech is shabbat?: Shabbat is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce shabbat?: Shabbat is pronounced /ʃəˈbɑːt/ (UK).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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