shalom

[ shah-lawm; English shuh-lohm ]

interjection

, Hebrew.

1. peace (used as a word of greeting or farewell).

shalom

1. A Hebrew word used to mean both “hello” and “good-bye”; literally, it means “peace.”

Example Sentences

I finally decided that it must be like shalom or aloha and has as many meanings as necessary.

From Literature

“Shabbat shalom,” he said with a grin, and then he trotted up to the road and disappeared.

From Literature

There were about a hundred handshakes and head nods and declarations of “Shabbat shalom” as the room emptied.

From Literature

She wiped them away with her sleeve before turning around and saying, “Shabbat shalom.”

From Literature

Suddenly, she was struck with the need to escape, but as she turned to leave, a familiar voice said, “Well, Shabbat shalom to you.”

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