אַלּוּף
alúfmasculine
The English word 'champion' is אַלּוּף (alúf) in Hebrew. Wiktionary also lists אַלּוּפָה (alufa).
Meaning: someone who has been winner in a contest (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| אַלּוּף | alúf | masculine |
| אַלּוּפָה | alufa | feminine |
This term refers to someone who has been a winner in a contest.
How do you pronounce it?
alúf
Did you know?
- The root of אַלּוּף is related to the word for 'tame' or 'domesticated', suggesting a connection between mastery and familiarity.
- While אַלּוּף means 'champion', it is also the official rank for a 'Major General' in the Israel Defense Forces.
- In a biblical context, אַלּוּף can refer to a tribal leader or a chief of a clan, rather than a competition winner.
Examples in context
- הַאַלּוּף הַזֶּה הָיָה מְצֻיָּן.Ha'aluf haze haya metzuyan.This champion was excellent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “champion” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
