shalom
Shalom (interjection) means a traditional Jewish greeting or farewell, meaning peace. Example: “Shalom!" she said as she welcomed her guests.”
How to use shalom
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Hebrew word used both as a greeting and to mean "peace".
Word forms
shalomed past tense, shaloms plural, Shaloms plural, shaloms singular
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"_____!" she said as she welcomed her guests.
Etymology
From Hebrew shalom ("peace, well-being"), a doublet of Arabic "salaam", which entered English separately.
Frequently asked questions
What does “shalom” mean?
The word “shalom” means a traditional Jewish greeting or farewell, meaning peace. In plain terms, a Hebrew word used both as a greeting and to mean "peace".
How do you pronounce “shalom”?
“Shalom” is pronounced shah-LOHM (/ʃɑːˈloʊm/ in IPA).
How do you use “shalom” in a sentence?
Here is “shalom” used in a sentence: “"Shalom!" she said as she welcomed her guests.”
What part of speech is “shalom”?
Depending on how it is used, “shalom” can be an interjection and a noun.
Where does the word “shalom” come from?
The word “shalom” comes from Arabic. From Hebrew shalom ("peace, well-being"), a doublet of Arabic "salaam", which entered English separately.
How many meanings does “shalom” have?
“Shalom” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a traditional Jewish greeting or farewell, meaning peace.
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