Shidduch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃɪdəx/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shidduch is a noun meaning (Judaism) A system of matchmaking in which Jewish singles are introduced to each other.
Meaning
(Judaism) A system of matchmaking in which Jewish singles are introduced to each other.
More Meanings
- A pairing under this system.
- (Judaism, transitive, intransitive) To arrange a match via shidduch.
Example Sentences
When you're engaged, you have a chiyuv to set up your friends too. You might not have anybody in mind for your friends before you're engaged, but once you are, you obtain a special power that makes it possible to sense a good shidduch when you see one.
Word Forms
- shidduchs
- shidduchim
- shidduches
- shidduching
- shidduched
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shiddukh, shadchen, kiddushin, shadkan, shadchan, shadkn.
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