אַמִּיץ
amitzmasculine
The Hebrew word for brave is אַמִּיץ (amitz). Wiktionary also lists אמיצה (amitza).
Meaning: strong in the face of fear (adj)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| אַמִּיץ | amitz | masculine |
| אמיצה | amitza | feminine |
The term is an adjective used to describe someone who is strong in the face of fear.
Which one should you use?
אַמִּיץ is the masculine singular form, while אמיצה is the feminine singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
amitz
Did you know?
- In biblical Hebrew, the root of this word often carries the connotation of being 'sturdy' or 'solid' like a rock.
- While אַמִּיץ is the formal word for brave, Israelis often use the word גיבור (gibor) in daily conversation, which literally means 'hero'.
- In Biblical Hebrew, the root of אַמִּיץ was frequently used in the context of 'strengthening' one's heart, reflecting an ancient view of bravery as a conscious act of will.
Examples in context
- היא נערה אבל היא אמיצה.She's a girl, but she's brave.This sentence shows how to describe a girl as being brave using אמיצה.Tatoeba #10716903 by fekundulo, translation #1442126 by CM
- היי אמיצה.Be brave.This is a way to tell a female to be brave using אמיצה.Tatoeba #5415211 by fekundulo, translation #4054941 by CK
- אינני אמיצה.I'm not brave.This sentence shows how to say you are not brave using the feminine form אמיצה.Tatoeba #3665706 by Eldad, translation #3330625 by CK
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brave” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
