Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chevra kadisha

/ˈxɛvrə kəˈdiːʃə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.84 in modern English

Syllables: chevra kadisha
IPA: /ˈxɛvrə kəˈdiːʃə/

29

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

1

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A society that ensures proper treatment of the dead before burial.

Example Sentences

"The oldest or most distinguished member of the Ḥevra Kadisha should ask forgiveness from the deceased by name."

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew חֶבְרָה קַדִּישָׁא.

Frequently Paired Words

chavurah chavruta kaddish kedushah

Questions

How do you pronounce chevra kadisha?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈxɛvrə kəˈdiːʃə/.
What does chevra kadisha mean?: A society that ensures proper treatment of the dead before burial.
Where does chevra kadisha come from?: Borrowed from Hebrew חֶבְרָה קַדִּישָׁא.

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