English

Alternative forms

• bimah

Noun

bima ‎(plural bimas)

1. (Judaism) The raised platform in the front of a synagogue where the rabbi stands.

Dutch

Alternative forms

• biema

Etymology

From Hebrew בִּימָה ‎(bimá), ultimately from Ancient Greek βῆμα ‎(bêma).

Noun

bima f ‎(plural bima's, diminutive bimaatje n)

1. bima (raised platform in a synagogue)

Synonyms

• almemor

Latin

Adjective

bīma

1. nominative feminine singular of bīmus
2. nominative neuter plural of bīmus
3. accusative neuter plural of bīmus
4. vocative feminine singular of bīmus
5. vocative neuter plural of bīmus

bīmā

1. ablative feminine singular of bīmus

Swahili

Noun

bima (needs class)

1. insurance (business)

Volapük

Noun

bima

1. genitive singular of bim