חומר \ חֹמֶר
khómer
The English word clay can be translated into Hebrew as חומר \ חֹמֶר (khómer), טִיט or חֶרֶס.
Meaning: mineral substance (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| חומר \ חֹמֶר | khómer | |
| טִיט | tít | |
| חֶרֶס | khéres | masculine |
Which one should you use?
The word חֶרֶס is used specifically when referring to clay in the context of pottery or earthenware.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form חֶרֶס is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
khómer
Did you know?
- The root of חומר is also used to form the word for 'strictness' or 'stringency' in Jewish law, referred to as a חומרה.
- In Hebrew, the term חֹמֶר is also used colloquially to refer to 'stuff' or 'goods' in a very informal, slang-like way.
- In Hebrew, the concept of 'clay' is often used metaphorically to describe human frailty, reflecting the belief that humans were formed from the dust of the earth.
Example sentences for Hebrew are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clay” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
