אֳמָן
ománmasculine
The Hebrew word for artist is אֳמָן (omán). Wiktionary also lists אָמָּן (omán).
Meaning: person who creates art (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| אֳמָן | omán | masculine |
| אָמָּן | omán | masculine |
An artist is a person who creates art. Some Hebrew speakers in North American communities may also use the borrowed word אַרטיסט.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In North American Hebrew-speaking communities, the English loanword אַרטיסט is sometimes used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine singular form is אֲמָנִית, while the masculine or mixed-gender plural form is אֲמָנִים.
How do you pronounce it?
omán
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew, calling someone an אַרטיסט can sometimes be a sarcastic way to describe someone who is being a 'show-off' or acting dramatic.
- While אֳמָן is the standard word, it is also the biblical word for a 'skilled craftsman' or 'artisan' rather than just a fine artist.
- Because אֳמָן can mean 'craftsman', it is still the word used in many official Israeli government titles for specialized skilled workers.
Examples in context
- אמנית משגעת זו מצליחה להביא לחיים יצירות ייחודיות.This crazy artist manages to bring unique works of art to life.
- הוא אֳמָן מוכשר מאוד.hu oman mokhashar me'od.He is a very talented artist.
- אֳמָן יצירתי תמיד מוצא רעיונות חדשים.oman yetzirati tamid motze ra'ayonot khadashim.A creative artist always finds new ideas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “artist” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
