Shofar

Pronunciation: /ˈʃoʊfɑːr/

Definitions of shofar

noun a ram's horn used as a musical instrument in Jewish religious ceremonies

Example Sentences

A1 The shofar is a traditional Jewish musical instrument made from a ram's horn.

A2 During Rosh Hashanah, the shofar is blown to signal the start of the Jewish New Year.

B1 The sound of the shofar is believed to awaken the soul and inspire repentance during the High Holidays.

B2 The shofar is an important symbol of Jewish tradition and is used in various religious ceremonies.

C1 The skilled shofar blower demonstrated his mastery of the instrument during the synagogue service.

C2 The haunting sound of the shofar echoed through the ancient walls of the holy city.

Examples of shofar in a Sentence

formal The shofar is a traditional Jewish musical instrument typically made from a ram's horn.

informal I heard the sound of the shofar during the Rosh Hashanah service.

slang Let's blow the shofar to celebrate the occasion!

figurative The shofar symbolizes a call to repentance and renewal in Jewish tradition.

Grammatical Forms of shofar

• past tense: blew
• plural: shofars
• comparative: more shofar
• superlative: most shofar
• present tense: blows
• future tense: will blow
• perfect tense: has blown
• continuous tense: is blowing
• singular: shofar
• positive degree: shofar
• infinitive: to blow the shofar
• gerund: blowing the shofar
• participle: blown shofar

Origin and Evolution of shofar

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Hebrew

Story behind the word: The word 'shofar' comes from the Hebrew language.

Evolution of the word: The term 'shofar' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning and usage over time, as it refers to the ram's horn traditionally blown as a musical instrument in Jewish religious ceremonies.