"kavanah" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Hebrew כוונה. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|כוונה}} Hebrew כוונה Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} kavanah (uncountable)
  1. (Judaism) Heartfelt intent during prayer, as opposed to roteness. Tags: Judaism, uncountable Categories (topical): Judaism, Prayer Synonyms: kavana, kavvanah, kawwana
    Sense id: en-kavanah-en-noun-Kwl4Xzq- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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