shnat sherut

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Pronunciations

shnat sherut (SHNAHT shay-ROOT) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A year of service that some Israeli young adults do before their mandatory military service.

Example Sentences

  • "Are you going to do a shnat sherut or go straight into the army?"

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Languages of Origin

  • Modern Hebrew

Etymology

  • שְׁנַת שֵׁרוּת shnát sheirút 'year of service'

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      • Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there

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      • North America

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