she'ifah

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Definitions

  • n. An aspiration, goal; striving; inspiration.

Example Sentences

  • "Basically, we’re settling for lifeless classrooms, devoid of she’ifah—inhaling and inspiring." (source)

  • "You have to have a she’ifah. You have to have a drive." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • שְׁאִיפָה

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      she'ifa, sheifa, sheifah

Notes

  • Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.

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