English Explanatory Dictionary

Shehecheyanu

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. A Jewish prayer to express gratitude for special occasions and new experiences.

Pronunciation

/ʃɛˌhɛxiˈjɑːnuː/ /ʃə-/ /-xə-/

Word forms

Shehecheyanu Sheheheyanu

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ (shehekheyánu), a Jewish blessing for special occasions.

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