tishri: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowFormal / Religious / Cultural / Technical (in calendrical contexts)
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What does “tishri” mean?
The first month of the civil year and the seventh month of the ecclesiastical year in the Hebrew calendar.
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Meaning and Definition
The first month of the civil year and the seventh month of the ecclesiastical year in the Hebrew calendar.
A specific month in the lunisolar Hebrew calendar, occurring in September–October in the Gregorian calendar, marked by several major Jewish holidays including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage, spelling, or meaning. The term is used identically in both contexts where it appears.
Connotations
Carries connotations of Jewish tradition, the High Holy Days, and the autumn season. No national variation in connotation.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in general discourse in both regions, with near-identical usage limited to specific religious, cultural, or academic texts.
Grammar
How to Use “tishri” in a Sentence
[Month] occurs in [Gregorian months][Event] falls in TishriTishri corresponds to [September/October]Vocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Used in religious studies, theology, history, and comparative calendar studies.
Everyday
Used only within Jewish communities or in discussions of Jewish holidays.
Technical
Used in precise descriptions of the Hebrew calendar and its alignment with other calendrical systems.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “tishri”
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Antonyms of “tishri”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “tishri”
- Misspelling as 'Tishrei' (common alternate transliteration, not a mistake per se) or 'Tishry'.
- Using it without a capital letter.
- Assuming it corresponds to a fixed Gregorian month rather than a lunar-based period.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Tishri is a lunar-based month, so it typically falls in September or October on the Gregorian calendar, varying from year to year.
Tishri contains several major events, but the most solemn is Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), while Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) marks its beginning.
No, Tishri is always a proper noun, the name of a specific month, and should be capitalized.
No, 'Tishrei' is a common and accepted alternate transliteration from the Hebrew. Both 'Tishri' and 'Tishrei' are correct.
The first month of the civil year and the seventh month of the ecclesiastical year in the Hebrew calendar.
Tishri is usually formal / religious / cultural / technical (in calendrical contexts) in register.
Tishri: in British English it is pronounced /ˈtɪʃriː/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈtɪʃri/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'Tishri brings the **Tish** (a whisper) of the New Year and the solemn holidays.'
Conceptual Metaphor
TIME IS A CYCLE (as a recurring, marked point in the annual religious cycle).
Practice
Quiz
In which calendar is Tishri a month?