Shiva
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃɪvə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shiva is a noun meaning (Judaism) A weeklong period of formal mourning for a close relative.
Meaning
(Judaism) A weeklong period of formal mourning for a close relative.
Example Sentences
“Mo Kellman lost his wife ten years ago.” “Does that mean the shiva is over?”
Did you know that some parents sit shiva […] for 30 days if their child is discovered to be gay?
Seymour: Audrey, quick! We've got to do an emergency [flower] arrangement. […] Mr. Mushnik: The Shivas are our most important funereal account. A big, enormous family, they're dropping off like flies!
Word Forms
- shivas
- shibah
- shiv'ah
- shivah
- shive
Synonyms for shiva
Depending on context, synonyms include shibah, shivah, siva.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include siva, shibah, shivah, shakti, shive, shiv'ah.
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