How Do You Spell DAVEN?

Pronunciation: [dˈavən] (IPA)

The word "Daven" is a Yiddish term that refers to the act of praying. The spelling of this word can be somewhat confusing as it contains a combination of letters that do not typically appear together in English. The correct pronunciation of "Daven" is /ˈdɑvən/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound as in "cat," and the second syllable contains a short "e" sound as in "pet." When said correctly, the word "Daven" sounds like "dah-ven."

DAVEN Meaning and Definition

1. Daven is a verb commonly used in Jewish religious contexts, particularly in the Ashkenazi tradition, to signify the act of praying. Derived from the Yiddish language, this term has been incorporated into English usage within Jewish communities. Davening is regarded as a spiritual practice involving focused prayer and acts of devotion.

   The word "daven" typically implies a specific style of prayer characterized by swaying back and forth. The rhythmic movement is thought to facilitate a deeper connection with the divine and is often accompanied by recitations of prayers from a Jewish prayer book, such as the Siddur. Davening can take place in a variety of settings, including synagogues, homes, or any place where one seeks to engage in prayer.

   The term "daven" encompasses various forms of prayer, such as the recitation of blessings, supplications, and the chanting of psalms. Davening typically involves both communal prayer as well as individual prayer, allowing individuals to express their personal intentions and seek spiritual connection. It is influenced by ancient Jewish customs and rituals, preserving a continuous tradition of prayer throughout generations.

   Davening is not limited to a specific time or context and can be practiced throughout the day. It serves as a means of connecting with God, seeking guidance, expressing gratitude, and offering praise. The act of davening is regarded as a profound spiritual experience, deeply embedded in Jewish religious life and a central practice in nurturing one's relationship with the divine.

Common Misspellings for DAVEN

• dawin
• davan
• davon
• davene
• daevin
• dzven
• dwven
• dqven
• davwn
• davsn
• davdn
• davrn
• dav4n
• dav3n
• daveb
• davem
• davej
• daveh
• sdaven
• dsaven

Etymology of DAVEN

The word "daven" is derived from the Yiddish term "davenen", which means "to pray". Yiddish, a language spoken by Ashkenazi Jews, developed in Central and Eastern Europe during the Middle Ages and borrowed heavily from German, Hebrew, and Slavic languages. The term "davenen" itself was influenced by the Hebrew word "t'fila", meaning "prayer". Over time, "davenen" evolved into "daven" and became commonly used in English-speaking Jewish communities to refer to the act of praying in the Ashkenazi Jewish tradition.

Similar spelling words for DAVEN

• darn,
• dawn,
• tavern,
• dive,
• divine,
• haven,
• driven,
• den,
• raven,
• deafen,
• dane,
• dove.

Conjugate verb Daven

CONDITIONAL

I would daven

you would daven

he/she/it would daven

we would daven

they would daven

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be davening

you would be davening

he/she/it would be davening

we would be davening

they would be davening

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have daven

you would have daven

he/she/it would have daven

we would have daven

they would have daven

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been davening

you would have been davening

he/she/it would have been davening

we would have been davening

they would have been davening

FUTURE

I will daven

you will daven

he/she/it will daven

we will daven

they will daven

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be davening

you will be davening

he/she/it will be davening

we will be davening

they will be davening

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have davened

you will have davened

he/she/it will have davened

we will have davened

they will have davened

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been davening

you will have been davening

he/she/it will have been davening

we will have been davening

they will have been davening

IMPERATIVE

you daven

we let´s daven

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to daven

PAST

I davened

you davened

he/she/it davened

we davened

they davened

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was davening

you were davening

he/she/it was davening

we were davening

they were davening

PAST PARTICIPLE

davened

PAST PERFECT

I had davened

you had davened

he/she/it had davened

we had davened

they had davened

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been davening

you had been davening

he/she/it had been davening

we had been davening

they had been davening

PRESENT

I daven

you daven

he/she/it davens

we daven

they daven

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am davening

you are davening

he/she/it is davening

we are davening

they are davening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

davening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have davened

you have davened

he/she/it has davened

we have davened

they have davened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been davening

you have been davening

he/she/it has been davening

we have been davening

they have been davening