עמוס
Amos
עמוס is the Hebrew masculine given name Amos.
עמוס is used as a masculine first name.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Amos.
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, the name עמוס is derived from the root meaning 'to load' or 'to carry a heavy burden'.
- The biblical prophet עמוס was not a professional priest or prophet, but a shepherd and a dresser of sycamore figs.
- In modern Hebrew, עמוס is also a common adjective used to describe a schedule that is 'overloaded' or 'packed'.
Examples in context
- עמוס הוא חבר שלי.Amos hu khaver sheli.Amos is my friend.
- האם עמוס מגיע היום?Ha'im Amos magi'a hayom?Is Amos coming today?
- מתי עמוס מתחיל לעבוד?Mata'i Amos matchil la'avod?When does Amos start working?
Example conversation
Maya and Noam are talking about a mutual acquaintance on the phone.
- מאיה Mayaנועם, אתה מכיר את עמוס?Noam, ata makir et Amos?Noam, do you know Amos?
- נועם Noamכן, אני מכיר אותו.Ken, ani makir oto.Yes, I know him.
- מאיה Mayaהוא מאוד נחמד, נכון?Hu me'od nekhmad, nakhon?He is very nice, right?
- נועם Noamבטח, הוא אדם מקסים.Betakh, hu adam maksim.Sure, he is a charming person.
