Hazzanim

/hɑˈzɑnim/ noun

Definition

Plural form of hazzan in Hebrew; multiple cantors or prayer leaders in Jewish synagogues.

Etymology

Hebrew plural of 'hazzan,' formed by the traditional Hebrew plural suffix '-im' (representing multiple masculine nouns), maintaining the Semitic grammatical structure.

Kelly Says

Hebrew pluralization is so different from English that most English speakers don't realize they're using Hebrew grammar when they say 'hazzanim'—it's one of the few Hebrew grammatical forms that survives directly in English.

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