Tristan Sebastian

avodah means work in Hebrew. The default form is עבודה.

The English word black is translated into Hebrew as שחור \ שָׁחֹר. Black is used as an adjective to describe something that is absorbing all light.

The everyday way to say bye in Hebrew is להתראות (lehitra’ot), “see you later”. On Friday evening and Saturday people part with שבת שלום (Shabbat shalom).

ירקן is the Hebrew word for jade. ירקן refers to the jade gemstone.

The English phrase “this too shall pass” is translated into Hebrew as גם זה יעבור. This proverb is used to convey the idea that nothing lasts forever.

In Hebrew, “with love” is said as באהבה. The phrase is used as a closing to show affection for the recipient of a letter or card.

In Hebrew, the word for the geological layer of the Earth (mantle) is אדרת.