be mechalel

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Definitions

  • v. To desecrate.

Example Sentences

  • "How could someone literally go out of his way to say tashlich one minute, and be mechalel yom tov the next minute?" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew
  • Yiddish
  • English

Etymology

  • partial English calque of Yiddish מחלל זײַן mekhalel zayn

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      be mekhalel

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