English Explanatory Dictionary

kavanah

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Heartfelt intent during prayer, as opposed to roteness.

Pronunciation

/kəˈvʌnə/ /kɑːvɑːˈnɑː/ /kɑːvəˈnɑː/

Word forms

kavanah kavana kavvanah kawwana

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew כַּוָּנָה (kavaná, “intention, direction”).

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