סתיו
s'táv
The Hebrew word for autumn is סתיו (s'táv). Wiktionary also lists סְתָו (s'táv).
Meaning: season (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| סתיו | s'táv | |
| סְתָו | s'táv | masculine |
The word refers to the autumn season.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word סתיו is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
s'táv
Did you know?
- In Israel, the arrival of סתיו is marked by the 'first rains', and the first rain of the season is often celebrated as a vital event for the country's agriculture.
- The Hebrew word סתיו is closely related to the Arabic word for 'winter', even though it refers to the autumn season in Hebrew.
- In some traditional Hebrew liturgical contexts, the themes of סתיו are linked to the High Holidays, where the season represents a time of judgment and introspection.
Examples in context
- זה קרה כל סתיו.This was happening every autumn.This sentence shows how to use סתיו when describing a repeating seasonal event.Tatoeba #2689759 by fekundulo, translation #2689700 by fekundulo
- סתיו יפה באופן שלו.Autumn is beautiful in its own way.This sentence illustrates a way to describe the quality of סתיו.Tatoeba #5994994 by fekundulo, translation #2880470 by AlanF_US
- אני הכי אוהבת סתיו.I like autumn best.This sentence shows how to express a preference for the season סתיו.Tatoeba #6120627 by fekundulo, translation #258493 by CK
- אני מאוד אוהבת את הצבעים של הסתיו, הם פשוט יפים!I really love the colors of autumn, they're simply beautiful!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Sources
- Wiktionary, “autumn” translations and entries סתיו, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries סתיו, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
