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Passover in German

Passover in German is Passah, Pessach, Mazzotfest — Passover means the Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt.

Passover in German

Passah
proper noun
The one-day Biblical feast or festival (not a holy day) that begins at twilight at the beginning of the fourteenth day of the first month (Abib 14 / Nisan 14), during which the first-born sons of the Israelites were passed over while those of the Egyptians were killed; this feast day is then immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15 to 21; the first and seventh days are holy days or annual or yearly Sabbaths).
Pessach
proper noun
The one-day Biblical feast or festival (not a holy day) that begins at twilight at the beginning of the fourteenth day of the first month (Abib 14 / Nisan 14), during which the first-born sons of the Israelites were passed over while those of the Egyptians were killed; this feast day is then immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15 to 21; the first and seventh days are holy days or annual or yearly Sabbaths).
Mazzotfest
proper noun
The one-day Biblical feast or festival (not a holy day) that begins at twilight at the beginning of the fourteenth day of the first month (Abib 14 / Nisan 14), during which the first-born sons of the Israelites were passed over while those of the Egyptians were killed; this feast day is then immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15 to 21; the first and seventh days are holy days or annual or yearly Sabbaths).
Pascha
proper noun
The one-day Biblical feast or festival (not a holy day) that begins at twilight at the beginning of the fourteenth day of the first month (Abib 14 / Nisan 14), during which the first-born sons of the Israelites were passed over while those of the Egyptians were killed; this feast day is then immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15 to 21; the first and seventh days are holy days or annual or yearly Sabbaths).
Paschafest
proper noun
The one-day Biblical feast or festival (not a holy day) that begins at twilight at the beginning of the fourteenth day of the first month (Abib 14 / Nisan 14), during which the first-born sons of the Israelites were passed over while those of the Egyptians were killed; this feast day is then immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15 to 21; the first and seventh days are holy days or annual or yearly Sabbaths).
Passa
proper noun
The one-day Biblical feast or festival (not a holy day) that begins at twilight at the beginning of the fourteenth day of the first month (Abib 14 / Nisan 14), during which the first-born sons of the Israelites were passed over while those of the Egyptians were killed; this feast day is then immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15 to 21; the first and seventh days are holy days or annual or yearly Sabbaths).

What does "Passover" mean?

  1. proper noun The Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt.
    "The family gathered for a Passover Seder meal."
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Passover in a sentence

  • The family gathered for a Passover Seder meal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Passover" in German?

"Passover" in German is Passah, Pessach, Mazzotfest. Passover means: The Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt.

How do you use "Passover" in a sentence?

Example: "The family gathered for a Passover Seder meal." In German, "Passover" is Passah, Pessach, Mazzotfest.

Are there other ways to say "Passover" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "Passover": Passah, Pessach, Mazzotfest, Pascha, Paschafest, Passa.

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