שינוי
shinúi
The Hebrew word for change is שינוי (shinúi).
שינוי refers to the concept of change or a modification. It is the most straightforward and widely used translation for change in Hebrew. You can use the phrase תהליך שינוי to specifically mean a process of change.
Meaning: to become something different (verb)
Which one should you use?
While שינוי refers to the concept of change or a modification, use החלפה when you specifically mean a replacement of one thing with another. Additionally, if you are referring to the money returned to a customer after a purchase, do not use שינוי. Use עודף or עֹדֶף instead.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun שינוי corresponds to the Hebrew verb לשנות, which means to change.
How do you pronounce it?
shinúi
What mistakes should you avoid?
When talking about money returned after a purchase, avoid using שינוי and use עודף instead.
Did you know?
- In a religious context, the 'change' of a day in the Jewish calendar happens at sunset, not midnight, shifting the conceptual start of the date.
- In Hebrew, the verb לשנות (to change) and the noun שינוי (a change) share the same root, letters ש-נ-ה, which is the same root used in words related to 'repetition' or 'doing something again'.
- The word for money change, עודף, literally translates to 'excess' or 'surplus', implying the money is what remains left over.
Examples in context
- שינוי זה דבר חשוב.Change is important.This sentence illustrates the importance of change using שינוי.Tatoeba #1789576 by MrShoval, translation #1789140 by Spamster
- טום לא אוהב שינוי.Tom doesn't like change.This sentence shows how someone might feel about change using שינוי.Tatoeba #9393546 by Alkrasnov, translation #8110753 by Hybrid
- שינוי הוא בלתי נמנע.Change is inevitable.This sentence describes change as something inevitable using שינוי.Tatoeba #6077548 by fekundulo, translation #2245075 by CK
- למה אתה רוצה לעשות שינוי בתכניות?Why do you want to make a change in the plans?
- מה המצב עם התוכנית? יש שינויים?What's the situation with the plan? Are there any changes?
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Example conversation
Daniel and Maya are talking about their career paths.
- דניאל Danielאני מרגיש שאני צריך שינוי בחיים שלי.Ani margish she-ani tsarikh shinui ba-khayim sheli.I feel that I need a change in my life.
- מאיה Mayaמה אתה רוצה לשנות, דניאל?Ma ata rotze lashnot, Daniel?What do you want to change, Daniel?
- דניאל Danielאני מחפש שינוי מקצועי ומעניין יותר.Ani mekhapes shinui miktzo'i u-me'anyen yoter.I am looking for a professional and more interesting change.
- מאיה Mayaזה נשמע כמו רעיון מצוין, מאיה מסכימה.Ze nishma kemo ra'ayon metzuyan, Maya maskima.That sounds like a great idea, Maya agrees.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry שינוי, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
