אומץ
ʾómets
The English word 'courage' is translated into Hebrew as אומץ (ʾómets).
אומץ refers to the ability to do frightening things. If you want to express the idea of gathering or summoning courage, use the idiom לאסוף אומץ, which uses the verb לאסוף (to collect or gather).
Meaning: ability to do frightening things (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun אומץ is masculine. If you need to use the adjective form 'courageous', use אמיץ.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of אומץ is [ˈomets].
Did you know?
- In Israeli culture, the concept of אומץ is often associated with 'chutzpah' חצפה, though the latter is a more aggressive or socially defiant form of courage.
- The adjective אמיץ is often used in the phrase אמיץ לב, but in ancient biblical Hebrew, the concept of courage was frequently expressed through the word חזק, meaning 'strong'.
- The word אומץ belongs to a family of words that relate to firmness. For example, the same root appears in terms relating to being 'stout' or 'firmly established'.
Examples in context
- אתה צריך לצבור אומץ.You must build up your courage.This sentence is useful for learning how to say you must build up your courage using אומץ.Tatoeba #1569649 by Eldad, translation #15905 by arademaker
- אומץ זו תכונה נהדרת.Courage is a wonderful trait.This sentence shows how to state that courage is a wonderful trait using אומץ.Tatoeba #1769937 by MrShoval, translation #4336092 by AlanF_US
- אין לי אומץ כמו שלך.I don't have your courage.This sentence is useful for saying you do not have someone else's courage using אומץ.Tatoeba #3142401 by fekundulo, translation #2276061 by CK
- יש לך כל הכוח והאומץ הנדרשים כדי להשיג את המטרה שלךYou have all the power and courage needed to achieve your goal.
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Example conversation
Agur and Noam are discussing a difficult task at work.
- עגור Adiאתה צריך לאסוף אומץ.ata tsarikh le'asof ometz.You need to gather courage.
- נועם Noamזה דורש המון אומץ.ze doresh hamon ometz.It requires a lot of courage.
- עגור Adiאני יודעת שזה קשה עבורך.ani yoda'at she'ze kashe avorkha.I know it is hard for you.
- נועם Noamאני אנסה למצוא אומץ.ani anase limtzo ometz.I will try to find courage.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry אומץ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
