עיוור
ivér/iˈveʁ/
In Hebrew, the word for blind is עיוור (ivér). Wiktionary also lists עִוֵּר (ivér).
Meaning: unable to see (adj)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| עיוור | ivér | /iˈveʁ/ (Modern Israeli) |
| עִוֵּר | ivér |
The adjective describes a person who is unable to see. Do not confuse this with the words for window coverings, such as תריס or צִלּוֹן, which also translate to 'blind' in English.
Which one should you use?
The word עיוור refers to a person's lack of sight, whereas תריס is used specifically for a window blind or shutter.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the gender and number of the person being described: עיוור is the masculine singular form, עיוורת is the feminine singular form, עיוורים is the masculine plural form and עיוורות is the feminine plural form. Additionally, the verb סִנְוֵר can be used to mean the act of making someone temporarily or permanently blind.
How do you pronounce it?
ivér
Did you know?
- The root of עיוור is shared with words related to 'deception' or 'making someone stray', suggesting a connection between not seeing and being misled.
- In Hebrew literature, the image of the עיוור is frequently used as a trope for the 'blind seer', a character who lacks physical sight but possesses prophetic vision.
- In ancient Jewish law and tradition, the 'blind' were often mentioned in specific legal contexts regarding their right to witness or be witnessed, reflecting a complex intersection of disability and law.
Examples in context
- הוא עיוור כמו עטלף.He's as blind as a bat.This sentence uses עיוור to complete a simile comparing someone to a bat.Tatoeba #1817245 by MrShoval, translation #1671207 by Scott
- הוא לא עיוור מלידה.He isn’t blind from birth.This sentence uses עיוור to describe someone's condition from birth.Tatoeba #1825154 by Eldad, translation #1825141 by pne
- טום עיוור בעין אחת.Tom is blind in one eye.This sentence uses עיוור to specify sight in only one eye.Tatoeba #1839908 by MrShoval, translation #1025072 by CK
- יש לי חבר עם קשיי שמיעה, וחבר נוסף עם קשיי ראיה.I have a friend with hearing difficulties and another friend who is blind.
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Example conversation
Rotem and Noam are discussing a character in a book.
- רוטם Rotemהגיבור בסיפור הזה עיוור.Hagiber basipur hazeh ivver.The hero in this story is blind.
- נועם Noamבאמת? איך הוא מסתדר?Be'emet? Eich hu mistader?Really? How does he manage?
- רוטם Rotemהוא משתמש בכלב עיוור.Hu mishtamesh bekelev ivver.He uses a blind dog.
- נועם Noamאת בטח מתכוונת לכלב מדריך.At betach mitkavenet lekelev madrich.You probably mean a guide dog.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blind” translations and entries עיוור, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
