נָכוֹן
nakhon
The Hebrew word for "correct" is נָכוֹן (nakhon). Wiktionary also lists נְכוֹנָה (nekhona).
Meaning: free from error (adj)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| נָכוֹן | nakhon | |
| נְכוֹנָה | nekhona | feminine |
נָכוֹן is used to describe a fact, an answer or a statement that is accurate and free from error.
Which one should you use?
נָכוֹן is the default form, while נְכוֹנָה is the feminine form.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the masculine form נָכוֹן for masculine nouns and the feminine form נְכוֹנָה for feminine nouns. If you need to express the action of making something that was previously wrong become right, use the verb תיקן.
How do you pronounce it?
nakhon
What mistakes should you avoid?
While נָכוֹן means "correct", do not use it when you want to refer to the noun for "error" or "mistake", which is טָעוּת.
When do people say it?
Saying just נָכוֹן with a rising intonation is a common way to say "That's correct!" in response to an answer.
Did you know?
- If you want to say 'that is right' regarding a person's behavior or morality, you would not use נָכוֹן, but rather a word related to 'just' or 'righteous'.
- In a classroom setting, a teacher 'correcting' a student's work uses the verb לְתַקֵּן, which shares the same root used for repairing mechanical tools.
- The concept of נָכוֹן is rooted in the idea of something being 'settled' or 'established' in place, rather than just being a logical truth.
Examples in context
- האם התשובה שלך נכונה?Is your answer correct?
- נכון, אריק הגיש את הדוח בזמןCorrect, Arik submitted the report on time.
- אישרתי את התשובה שלךI confirmed your answer.
- הוא נתן לי מידע נָכוֹן.hu natan li meida nakon.He gave me correct information.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “correct” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
