זווית \ זָוִית
zavítfeminine
The Hebrew word for "angle" is זווית \ זָוִית (zavít).
זווית \ זָוִית refers to a geometrical figure.
Meaning: geometrical figure (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
זווית \ זָוִית is a feminine noun. The plural form is זוויות.
How do you pronounce it?
zavít
Did you know?
- While זווית is the standard term for a geometric angle, the word פינה is used specifically for the physical corner of a room or a street.
- In modern Hebrew, זווית is used metaphorically to describe a person's point of view or perspective on a situation, just as 'angle' is used in English.
- The word זווית is a cognate with the Aramaic word זָוִיתָא, reflecting the deep linguistic ties between these two ancient Semitic languages.
Examples in context
- הבניין כולל זוויות שונותThe building features various angles.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “angle” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries זווית, CC BY-SA 4.0.
