be mechazek

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Definitions

  • v. To encourage, strengthen spiritually.

Example Sentences

  • “He was depressed that his learning was so weak, but the Mashgiach took the time to be mechazek him.” (Weiser)

  • "Thank you hashem i had the opportunity to be Mechazek the jewish community in Jersey city after being hit with that memorable horrifying attack..." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew
  • Yiddish
  • English

Etymology

  • partial English calque of Y מחזק זײַן mekhazek zayn

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • Frumspeak: The First Dictionary of Yeshivish, by Chaim Weiser (Northvale, 1995).

      Alternative Spellings

      be mekhazek, be mechazeik, be mekhazeik, be mechazeyk, be mekhazeyk

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