אמיץ
amítsmasculine
The English word "bold" is translated into Hebrew as אמיץ (amíts). Wiktionary also lists אמיצה (amitsá).
Meaning: courageous, daring (adj)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| אמיץ | amíts | masculine |
| אמיצה | amitsá | feminine |
The adjective describes someone or something that is courageous or daring. In an informal context, a person who is bold enough to express their opinions openly might be described by the phrase אוֹמֵר מה שיש לו על הלב, which literally means "speaks what is on his heart".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. The masculine singular form is אמיץ. The feminine singular form is אמיצה. To form the masculine plural, אמיץ becomes אמיצים.
How do you pronounce it?
amíts
Did you know?
- The root of אמיץ is linked to the word אמונה, meaning 'faith' or 'trust'. In Hebrew, being bold is conceptually tied to having a firm foundation or belief.
- While אמיץ is used for a person's character, when describing a physical 'bold' font or heavy printing, Hebrew speakers typically use the word מודגש, meaning 'emphasized'.
- If you want to describe a 'bold' action in a more aggressive or reckless sense, Israelis often use the word חצוף, which can translate to 'impudent' or 'cheeky' in English.
Examples in context
- זו היתה החלטה אמיצה.It was a bold decision.This sentence is useful for demonstrating the use of the feminine form אמיצה.Tatoeba #1616162 by MrShoval, translation #1612979 by Spamster
- אתה צריך להיות אמיץ!You've got to be bold!This sentence is useful for demonstrating the use of the masculine form אמיץ.Tatoeba #2145177 by Eldad, translation #1395976 by sacredceltic
- ההתעקשות שלו לשנות את תוכנית הפרויקט הייתה אמיצה מאוד.His insistence on changing the project's plan was very bold.
- החבר שלי תמיד אומר מה שיש לו על הלב, וזה דבר אמיץ.My friend always speaks what's on his heart, and that is a bold thing to do.
- הוא ילד מאוד אמיץ.hu yeled me'od amits.He is a very brave boy.
Example conversation
A girl is encouraging her friend to ask for a raise.
- עגור Adiאיתי, אתה חייב לבקש העלאה בשכר.Itay, ata chayav levakesh ha'ala'a beshar.Itay, you must ask for a raise.
- איתי Itayאני מפחד מהבוס שלי.Ani mefached mehabos sheli.I am afraid of my boss.
- עגור Adiתהיה אמיץ ותדבר איתו מחר.Tihye amitz vetdabber ito machar.Be bold and talk to him tomorrow.
- איתי Itayאת צודקת, אני אנסה.At tzodeket, ani anase.You are right, I will try.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bold” translations and entries אמיץ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
