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Vocabulary Entry
shema
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A Hebrew word meaning 'hear' or 'to listen', often associated with a declaration of faith in Judaism.
Example Sentences
"The Shema is a central prayer in the Jewish tradition."
"Every evening, we recite the Shema as part of our family rituals."
"The Shema reminds us to listen and be aware of God's presence."
V
verb
To hear or listen attentively.
Example Sentences
"You must shema the instructions carefully before proceeding."
"In order to understand the lesson, the students need to shema the teacher's words."
"It is important to shema the opinions of others in a discussion."