שחור \ שָׁחֹר
shakhór
The English word black is translated into Hebrew as שחור \ שָׁחֹר (shakhór). If unsure, use שחור \ שָׁחֹר. Wiktionary also lists שחורה \ שְׁחֹרָה (sh'khorá).
Meaning: absorbing all light (adj)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| שחור \ שָׁחֹר | shakhór | |
| שחורה \ שְׁחֹרָה | sh'khorá | feminine |
Black is used as an adjective to describe something that is absorbing all light. The word שחור can also function as a noun meaning the color black.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is שחור \ שָׁחֹר, and the masculine plural form is שחורים \ שְׁחֹורִים. For feminine nouns, use the singular form שחורה \ שְׁחֹרָה or the plural form שחורות \ שְׁחֹורֹת.
How do you pronounce it?
shakhór
Did you know?
- In certain mystical Jewish traditions, the 'black' fire (אש שחורה) represents a hidden or concealed divine energy.
- The word שחור shares a linguistic root with words related to burning or scorching in ancient Semitic languages.
- While English uses 'black' for many things, in Hebrew, the phrase שחור על לבן (black on white) is a common idiom meaning 'clearly' or 'indisputably'.
Examples in context
- רָכָב שָׁחוֹר.Black car.
- חֲלִיפָה שְׁחוֹרָה.Black coat.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “black” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
