sandek Meaning & Definition
/ˈsɑːndɛk/
What Does Sandek Mean?
Sandek is used as a noun meaning A person honoured at a Jewish brit milah by holding the baby boy in his lap as the mohel performs the circumcision.
Sandek at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɑːndɛk/ |
| Plural | sandeks |
Sandek Definition (Noun)
- A person honoured at a Jewish brit milah by holding the baby boy in his lap as the mohel performs the circumcision.
Synonyms of Sandek
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Sandek synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
sandek (plural sandeks)
Origin of Sandek
From Yiddish סנדק (sandek), from Hebrew סַנְדָּק (sandák), most likely from Ancient Greek σύντεκνος (súnteknos, literally “companion of child”), from συν- (sun-) + τέκνον (téknon).