Enter the word for search

Hebrew

UK
/ˈhiːbruː/
US
/ˈhibru/
Hebrewnoun
Hebrews
pl
UK
/ˈhiːbruː/
US
/ˈhiˌbru/
Translations
The Hebrew was an important figure in the community.
Еврей был важной фигурой в сообществе.
She is learning Hebrew to read ancient texts.
Она учит иврит, чтобы читать древние тексты.
Additional translations
израильтянин
древнееврейский язык
Definitions
A member of an ancient people living in what is now Israel and Palestine, and according to biblical tradition, descended from the patriarch Jacob, grandson of Abraham.
The Hebrews are often mentioned in the context of the Old Testament.
Synonyms
Israelite
Jewish
Hebraic
Hebrewadjective
more Hebrew
Comp.
most Hebrew
Super.
UK
/ˈhiːbruː/
US
/ˈhibru/
Translations
She is studying Hebrew literature.
Она изучает еврейскую литературу.
He is learning the Hebrew language.
Он изучает ивритский язык.
Definitions
Relating to the Hebrew language or the people who speak it.
She is studying Hebrew literature as part of her degree.
Pertaining to the ancient or modern Jewish people, their culture, or their religion.
The Hebrew traditions have been passed down through generations.
Synonyms
Semitic
Israeli
Jewish
Hebrewproper noun
UK
/ˈhiːbruː/
US
/ˈhiˌbru/
Used as the name of the language; treated as an uncountable proper noun in English.
Definitions
The Semitic language of the ancient Israelites and of modern Jews, written from right to left using a square script.
Modern Hebrew is spoken by millions of people in Israel and around the world.
Synonyms
Ivrit
Hebrew language
Ancient Hebrew
Biblical Hebrew
Classical Hebrew
Modern Hebrew
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries
Active Dictionary Company Limited 7/F, MW Tower, 111 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong