Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

derech

/ˈdɛ(.)ɹɛx/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.25 in modern English

Syllables: derech
IPA: /ˈdɛ(.)ɹɛx/

12

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The path of propriety or righteousness, or especially of Hasidism or Judaism.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"You see, I had gone off the derech--off the path. To complete my self-determination, to live an authentic life, I would have to leave the community, the most egregious offense imaginable."

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew דרך.

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

derech eretz

Frequently Paired Words

derech eretz

Questions

How do you pronounce derech?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɛ(.)ɹɛx/.
What does derech mean?: The path of propriety or righteousness, or especially of Hasidism or Judaism.
Where does derech come from?: Borrowed from Hebrew דרך.

How to pronounce derech

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