schiya

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Pronunciations

schiya (skhee-YAH) listen
schiya (skee-YAH) listen

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Definitions

  • n. Swimming.

Example Sentences

  • "On a hot day, it's always nice to have some time for schiya."

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Languages of Origin

  • Modern Hebrew

Etymology

  • שחייה schiya 'swimming'

      • Who Uses This

      • Camp: Jews who attend or work at a Jewish overnight summer camp
      • Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      scheeya, scheeyah, schiyah, schia, schiah, scheea, scheeah

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