Dybbuk

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪbək/

Definitions of dybbuk

noun a malicious possessing spirit in Jewish folklore

Example Sentences

A1 A dybbuk is a malicious spirit from Jewish folklore.

A2 Some people believe that a dybbuk can possess a living person.

B1 In Jewish mythology, a dybbuk is a wandering soul that attaches itself to a living person.

B2 The story of a dybbuk haunting a family has been passed down through generations.

C1 The concept of a dybbuk has been explored in various works of literature and film.

C2 Exorcising a dybbuk is a complex and dangerous process in Jewish mysticism.

Examples of dybbuk in a Sentence

formal The dybbuk is a malevolent spirit from Jewish folklore that is said to possess living people.

informal I heard a spooky story about a dybbuk haunting a family in the old abandoned house.

slang Yo, that movie about the dybbuk possession was so creepy!

figurative The negative thoughts in his mind felt like a dybbuk taking over his emotions.

Grammatical Forms of dybbuk

• past tense: dybbuked
• plural: dybbuks
• comparative: more dybbuk
• superlative: most dybbuk
• present tense: dybbuks
• future tense: will dybbuk
• perfect tense: have dybbuked
• continuous tense: is dybbuking
• singular: dybbuk
• positive degree: dybbuk
• infinitive: to dybbuk
• gerund: dybbuking
• participle: dybbuked

Origin and Evolution of dybbuk

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Yiddish

Story behind the word: The word 'dybbuk' originated from Jewish folklore, specifically in Eastern European Jewish communities.

Evolution of the word: Originally believed to be a malevolent spirit that possessed living people, the term 'dybbuk' has evolved to also refer to a restless soul seeking redemption or closure.