עיטר
itér
To adorn in Hebrew is עיטר (itér). Wiktionary also lists קישט (kishét).
Meaning: to make more beautiful and attractive (verb)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| עיטר | itér |
| קישט | kishét |
The verb עיטר means to make more beautiful and attractive, specifically in the sense of adorning or crowning. It is a high-register, literary term used in poetic or formal contexts, such as describing a crown or a person being adorned with honor.
Which one should you use?
While עיטר means to adorn or crown, קישט is the more common, everyday verb used for decorating or embellishing something.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular present tense of עיטר is מעטר, and the feminine singular present tense is מעטרת. The masculine singular future tense is יעטר.
How do you pronounce it?
itér
Did you know?
- In poetic Hebrew, the verb עיטר is often used to describe the way a halo or a circle of light adorns a divine or holy figure.
- Because עיטר relates to crowning, it is frequently used in Hebrew to describe a person who 'adorns' a position or a role through their excellence.
- Because עיטר is so closely linked to the concept of a crown, using it to describe nature, such as a mountain being 'adorned' with snow, is a common stylistic device in Hebrew poetry.
Examples in context
- אני מתכננת לְקַשֵּׁט את הבית למסיבת הסוף של השנה.I'm planning to adorn the house for the end-of-year party.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “adorn” translations and entries עיטר, קישט, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
