התחלה
hatkhalá/(h)at.χaˈla/
The English word "beginning" is translated into Hebrew as התחלה (hatkhalá).
התחלה refers to the initial portion of an extended thing. It functions as both a countable noun, such as "a beginning," and an uncountable noun, such as "beginning."
Meaning: initial portion of some extended thing (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of התחלה is התחלות.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced hatkhalá. It has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word ראשית (reshit) is conceptually linked to the Hebrew word for 'head' (ראש), emphasizing that a beginning is the 'head' or top of an event.
- In Hebrew, a 'new beginning' is often described metaphorically as דף חלק, which translates literally to 'a blank page'.
- While התחלה is used for most beginnings, the word ראשית is used in the first verse of the Bible and refers to the primordial beginning of the universe.
Examples in context
- האהבה לא מונחת על יסודות. היא אוקינוס רחב ידים המשתרע בלי התחלה ובלי סוף.Love rests on no foundation. It is an endless ocean, with no beginning or end.This sentence uses התחלה to describe the concept of having no beginning or end.Tatoeba #6011214 by fekundulo, translation #3104321 by carlosalberto
- באתי לחפש התחלה חדשה בין ארצות הברית למוסלמים מסביב לעולם, התחלה המבוססת על עניין משותף וכבוד הדדי, התחלה המבוססת על האמת שאמריקה והאסלאם אינם בלעדיים, ולא צריכים להתחרות. במקום זה, הם חופפים, ויש להם עקרונות משותפים – עקרונות הצדק והקידמה, הסובלנות והכבוד של כל בני האדם.I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world, one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect, and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles – principles of justice and progress, tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.This sentence uses התחלה in the context of seeking a new beginning based on mutual respect.Tatoeba #768117 by Dardasavta, translation #376867 by saeb
- השיר הנפלא פותח את המופע בתחילה.The wonderful song opens the performance at the beginning.
- הגענו לראשית הדרך.We have reached the beginning of the road.
- התחלה טובה היא חשובה מאוד.hatchala tova hi chashuva me'od.A good beginning is very important.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry התחלה, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
