tzom kal

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Pronunciations

tzom kal (tzohm KAHL) listen

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Definitions

  • interj. "Have an easy fast"; used as a greeting on Jewish fast days, especially Yom Kippur.

Example Sentences

  • "Speaker 1: G'mar Tov! Have an easy fast.
    Speaker 2: You too. Tsom Kal."

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • צום קל 'a light/easy fast'

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • Australia / New Zealand
      • South Africa

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      Alternative Spellings

      tsom kal

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