have an easy fast

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Pronunciations

have an easy fast (have an EASY fast) listen

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Definitions

  • interj. A common farewell used before Jewish fast days.

Example Sentences

  • "IFSW joins with our colleagues and friends observing Yom Kippur (9/17 – 9/18) by saying 'have an easy fast.'" (source)

  • "From someone who is Hallakhically forbidden from fasting for health reasons, I wish everyone an easy and meaningful fast, and for those who can’t, may your food be as easy and meaningful." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish
  • English

Etymology

  • English calque of Yiddish האָט אַ גרינגן תענית a gringn tones

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

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      • None

Notes

  • Sometimes the word "meaningful" is added: "have an easy and meaningful fast".

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