יַלְקוּט
yalkútmasculine
The Hebrew word for backpack is יַלְקוּט (yalkút). Wiktionary also lists תַּרְמִיל (tarmíl) and תִּיק גַּב (tik gav).
Meaning: worn on a person's back, e.g., for hiking (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| יַלְקוּט | yalkút | masculine |
| תַּרְמִיל | tarmíl | masculine |
| תִּיק גַּב | tik gav | masculine |
While the terms יַלְקוּט and תַּרְמִיל refer to specific types of packs, the most common and general way to say 'backpack' in everyday Hebrew is תִּיק גַּב.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase תִּיק גַּב is composed of the word תִּיק (bag) and the word גַּב (back).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the common term תִּיק גַּב is תִּיקֵי גַּב.
How do you pronounce it?
yalkút
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew slang, the word תִּיק is used in the expression סגור את התיק (close the bag) to mean 'finish the job' or 'settle the matter' once and for all.
- The word יַלְקוּט is also the Hebrew word for 'alms' or 'charity', referring to the money collected in a collection box. Historically, it referred to the small bag used to collect these donations.
- The word גַּב, meaning 'back', is the root for גַּבּוֹת, a term used to describe 'ridges' or 'crests' in a landscape.
Example sentences for Hebrew are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “backpack” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
