tefillin

[US]/tɛˈfɪlɪn/
[UK]/tɛˈfɪlɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.(Judaism) a set of small black leather boxes containing Hebrew texts on parchment, worn by Jewish men during weekday morning prayers
Word Forms
Pluraltefillins

Phrases & Collocations

wear tefillin

put on tefillin

remove tefillin

bind tefillin

tefillin box

tefillin prayer

tefillin ceremony

tefillin blessing

tefillin instruction

tefillin tradition

Example Sentences

he puts on his tefillin every morning.

many jewish men wear tefillin during prayers.

tefillin are a symbol of faith and tradition.

he learned how to properly wrap his tefillin.

during the ceremony, he forgot to put on his tefillin.

it is customary to say a blessing before putting on tefillin.

he was taught the significance of wearing tefillin.

she watched her father put on his tefillin with reverence.

they discussed the history of tefillin in their study group.

proper care of tefillin is essential for their longevity.

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