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The days of the week in Hebrew, Yiddish, and Ladino reflect the deep linguistic and cultural diversity of the Jewish world. Though each language carries its own history and sound, they all mark time with shared rhythms rooted in tradition — from the sacred rest of Shabbat to the ordinary flow of daily life. This trio reminds us that language is not only a way to speak, but also a way to remember.
Hebrew
1. יוֹם רִאשׁוֹן
1. יוֹם רִאשׁוֹן
Transliteration : Yom Rishon
Meaning : "First Day"
Hebrew : יוֹם (day) + רִאשׁוֹן (first)
IPA : /jom ʁiˈʃon/
Day of the Week : Sunday
Notes : This is the first day of the week, as per the biblical tradition (God began creating the world).
2. יוֹם שֵׁנִי
2. יוֹם שֵׁנִי
Transliteration : Yom Sheni
Meaning : "Second Day"
IPA : /jom ˈʃeni/
Day of the Week : Monday
Notes : Corresponds to the second day of creation.
3. יוֹם שְׁלִישִׁי
3. יוֹם שְׁלִישִׁי
Transliteration : Yom Shlishi
Meaning : "Third Day"
IPA : /jom ʃliˈʃi/
Day of the Week : Tuesday
Notes : On this day in Genesis, God declared creation "good" twice — making it a traditionally lucky day.
4. יוֹם רְבִיעִי
4. יוֹם רְבִיעִי
Transliteration : Yom Revi‘i
Meaning : "Fourth Day"
IPA : /jom rɛviˈi/
Day of the Week : Wednesday
Notes : God created the sun, moon, and stars on this day.
5. יוֹם חֲמִישִׁי
5. יוֹם חֲמִישִׁי
Transliteration : Yom Chamishi
Meaning : "Fifth Day"
IPA : /jom χa.miˈʃi/
Day of the Week : Thursday
Notes : On this day, birds and sea creatures were created.
6. יוֹם שִׁשִּׁי
6. יוֹם שִׁשִּׁי
Transliteration : Yom Shishi
Meaning : "Sixth Day"
IPA : /jom ʃiˈʃi/
Day of the Week : Friday
Notes : This is the preparation day before Shabbat; humans and animals were created on this day.
7. שַׁבָּת
7. שַׁבָּת
Transliteration : Shabbat
Meaning : "Sabbath / Rest"
IPA : /ʃaˈbat/
Day of the Week : Saturday
Notes : This is the day of rest, commanded in the Torah. It begins Friday evening and ends Saturday night. It is considered the holiest day of the week.
Yiddish
1. זונטיק
1. זונטיק
Transliteration : Zuntik
Meaning : Sunday
IPA : /ˈzuntik/
Origin : From German Sonntag (Sunday)
Notes : First day of the week in Jewish tradition, commonly seen as the start of the working week.
2. מאָנטיק
2. מאָנטיק
Transliteration : Montik
Meaning : Monday
IPA : /mɔ̃.tik/
Origin : From German Montag (Monday)
Notes : Comes from “Moon day” – borrowed from Germanic names, unlike Hebrew.
3. דינסטיק
3. דינסטיק
Transliteration : Dinstik
Meaning : Tuesday
IPA : /dɪn.sˈtɪk/
Origin : From German Dienstag (Tuesday)
Notes : Still Germanic – no numeric reference like Hebrew.
4. מיטוואָך
4. מיטוואָך
Transliteration : Mitvokh
Meaning : Wednesday
IPA : /ˈmiːt͡vɔχ/
Origin : Literally “Mid-week”
Notes : Equivalent to “Mittwoch” in German.
5. דאָנערשטיק
5. דאָנערשטיק
Transliteration : Donershtik
Meaning : Thursday
IPA : /dɔˈnɛʁʃtɪk/
Origin : From German Donnerstag (“Thor’s Day”)
Notes : Same Germanic root as English “Thursday.”
6. פֿרײַטיק
6. פֿרײַטיק
Transliteration : Fraytik
Meaning : Friday
IPA : /fʁaɪ̯tɪk/
Origin : From German Freitag ("Freia's Day")
Notes : Preparation day for שבת (Shabbos)
7. שבת / שאַבּעס
7. שבת / שאַבּעס
Transliteration : Shabbos
IPA :/ʃaˈbɛs/
Meaning : Sabbath / Saturday
Origin : שַׁבָּת (from Hebrew), or more commonly in Yiddish : שאַבּעס
Notes : Holiest day; day of rest. Starts Friday at sunset, ends Saturday night.
Ladino
1. אַלְחַד/דוֹמִינְגוֹ
Transliteration : Alḥad/Domingo
IPA : /alɦad/ /doˈmiŋɡo/
Meaning : Sunday
Origin : Arabic al-aḥad (meaning "the first")
Notes : This differs from Spanish domingo. Used primarily in Eastern Ladino communities.
Sometimes also : Domingo (from Latin) in Western communities.
2. לוּנאֵיס
2. לוּנאֵיס
Transliteration : Lunes
IPA : /ˈlun.es/
Meaning : Monday
Origin : Latin Lunae dies → "Moon’s Day"
Same as Spanish : Yes
Notes : Unchanged from modern Spanish.
3.מארטֶיס
3.מארטֶיס
Transliteration: Martes
IPA : /ˈmaɾ.tes/
Meaning : Tuesday
Origin : Latin Martis dies → "Mars’ Day"
Same as Spanish : Yes
4. מיאֵירְקוֹלאֶיס
4. מיאֵירְקוֹלאֶיס
Transliteration : Myérkoles
IPA : /mjˈɛrkoˌlɛs/
Meaning : Wednesday
Origin : Latin Mercurii dies → "Mercury’s Day"
Ladino spelling : Merkoles (vs. miércoles in Spanish)
Notes : Phonetically spelled as it’s pronounced in Ladino.
5. ג׳וּאֵיבֶﬞיס
5. ג׳וּאֵיבֶﬞיס
Transliteration : Djueves
IPA : /dʒweβes/
Meaning : Thursday
Origin : Latin Iovis dies → "Jupiter’s Day"
Ladino spelling : Juebes (vs. jueves in Spanish)
Notes : Typical Ladino orthography, with b for v sounds.
6. בִﬞיאֵירנאֶיס
6. בִﬞיאֵירנאֶיס
Transliteration : Vyernes
IPA : /ˈvjɛrnɛs/
Meaning : Friday
Origin : Latin Veneris dies → "Venus’ Day"
Ladino spelling : Vernes (vs. viernes in Spanish)
7. שבאָת/שבָה
7. שבאָת/שבָה
Transliteration : Shabat/Shabbá
IPA : /ʃəˈbɑt/ /ʃəˈbɑ/
Meaning : Saturday / Sabbath
Origin : Hebrew שַׁבָּת
Ladino spelling : Shabat (or Shabbá)
Notes : Religious rest day. In religious texts and songs, it's often Shabbá with stress on the final syllable.
It begins Friday evening and ends Saturday night.
Aramaic
Aramaic
1. יוֹמָא קַדְמָאָה
1. יוֹמָא קַדְמָאָה
Transliteration: Yomā Qad’mā’ā
Meaning: First Day
IPA: /ˈjo.ma qadˈma.ʔa/
Day of the Week: Sunday
Notes: The beginning of creation. Light was separated from darkness. This day represents the divine act of bringing order from chaos and symbolizes beginnings, clarity, and vision.
2. יוֹמָא תִּנְיָנָא
2. יוֹמָא תִּנְיָנָא
Transliteration: Yomā Tinyānā
Meaning: Second Day
IPA: /ˈjo.ma tinˈja.na/
Day of the Week: Monday
Notes: God separated the waters above and below. A day of division and structure. It reflects the spiritual act of establishing boundaries between the sacred and the mundane.
3. יוֹמָא תְּלִיתָאָה
3. יוֹמָא תְּלִיתָאָה
Transliteration: Yomā Tlithā’ā
Meaning: Third Day
IPA: /ˈjo.ma t.liˈθa.ʔa/
Day of the Week: Tuesday
Notes: Land appeared and vegetation was created. A day of life, fruitfulness, and stability. In Jewish tradition, this day is considered especially good because God saw that it was good twice.
4. יוֹמָא רְבִיעָאָה
4. יוֹמָא רְבִיעָאָה
Transliteration: Yomā Revi‘ā’ā
Meaning: Fourth Day
IPA: /ˈjo.ma rə.viˈʕa.ʔa/
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Notes: Creation of the sun, moon, and stars. This day marks the establishment of time itself days, seasons, and sacred festivals.
5. יוֹמָא חֲמִישָׁאָה
5. יוֹמָא חֲמִישָׁאָה
Transliteration: Yomā Ḥamishā’ā
Meaning: Fifth Day
IPA: /ˈjo.ma χa.miˈʃa.ʔa/
Day of the Week: Thursday
Notes: The skies and seas were filled with living creatures like birds and fish. A celebration of movement, song, and blessing. In Jewish mysticism, it symbolizes freedom and abundance.
6. יוֹמָא שִׁתָּאָה
6. יוֹמָא שִׁתָּאָה
Transliteration: Yomā Shittā’ā
Meaning: Sixth Day
IPA: /ˈjo.ma ʃitˈta.ʔa/
Day of the Week: Friday
Notes: Animals and humanity were created. This day is the climax of creation. It carries themes of responsibility, divine image, and preparation for holiness.
7. יוֹמָא שַׁבְּתָא
7. יוֹמָא שַׁבְּתָא
Transliteration: Shabtā
Meaning: Sabbath / Day of Rest
IPA: /ˈjo.ma ʃabˈta/
Day of the Week: Saturday
Notes: God rested on this day. The holiest of days marked by peace, rest, and sanctity. The Sabbath is not merely the end, but the goal of creation, a taste of eternity and harmony between God and man.
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