yamaka

/jəˈmɑːkə/

nounya · ma · ka

Remember: **YA** + **MA** + **KA**—three quick beats, like tapping the cap on your head: “ya-ma-ka.”

Yes, it's yamaka. Keep the middle **-ma-** and end with **-ka** (not **-kuh** or **-kah** spelled differently).

Definition

  1. nounA small, close-fitting cap worn by some Jewish men, especially during prayer; also called a yarmulke or kippah.

Examples

  • He put on his yamaka before entering the synagogue.
  • During the ceremony, several guests wore a yamaka as a sign of respect.
  • She bought a blue yamaka embroidered with a simple star design.

Synonyms

yarmulkekippahskullcap

Translations

ES kipá (yarmulke)PT quipá (yarmulke)FR kippa (yarmoulke)

Common misspellings

yamakaeyammakayamakaahyamaccayamakayarmaka

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