פריחה
p'rikháplural
The English phrase blossom is translated into Hebrew as פריחה (p'rikhá).
פריחה is used to describe the phenomenon or state of flowers appearing on trees.
Meaning: flowers on trees (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the root פ–ר–ח (p-r-ch), which relates to flowering or blooming.
Which one should you use?
While פריחה refers to the state or phenomenon of blooming/blossom, פרח refers to an individual flower.
How does it change in a sentence?
פריחה is a feminine singular noun, even though it is often used to describe the collective phenomenon of blooming.
How do you pronounce it?
p'rikhá
Did you know?
- The term פריחה is also used in a medical context to describe a skin rash or a breakout of hives.
- In Hebrew, the word פריחה can also be used metaphorically to describe a 'boom' in the economy or a sudden surge in a particular field of science.
- The almond tree's פריחה is so much a part of the local identity that it serves as a primary biological clock for Israelis. Seeing the white blossoms is the definitive signal that the harsh winter has officially surrendered to spring.
Examples in context
- תפוחי האדמה פורחים באביב.Potatoes blossom in the spring.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blossom” translations and entries פריחה, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
