tzeis hakochavim

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Definitions

  • n. Nightfall; the time when three medium-sized stars become visible in the sky, marking the official conclusion of the day and the commencement of the next, and therefore the end of Shabbat and other holidays.

Example Sentences

  • "I’ve noticed there is always a significant time difference when I compare the time of tzeis hakochavim on myzmanim.com versus on chabad.org." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • צֵאת הַכּוֹכָבִים

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

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      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      tzeit hakochavim, tzet hakochavim, tzes hakochavim, tzeys hakochavim, tzeyt hakochavim, tzayt hakochavim, tzays hakochavim, tzais hakochavim, tzait hakochavim, tzeis hakochavim, tzeit hakochavim

Notes

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

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