אמיץ
amítz
The Hebrew word for courageous is אמיץ (amítz).
אמיץ is an adjective used to describe an action that requires courage.
Meaning: of an action, that requires courage (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the adjective is אמיצה. The masculine plural form of the adjective is אמיצים. The feminine plural form of the adjective is אמיצות.
How do you pronounce it?
amítz
Did you know?
- The root of אמיץ (א-מ-ץ) is shared with the Hebrew word for 'to crush' or 'to squeeze', implying that a courageous person is one who remains firm even under crushing pressure.
- A person who shows courage is an אמיץ, but someone who is 'bold' or 'audacious' might be called חוצפן, which can also mean 'cheeky' or 'rude'.
- If you want to describe a 'courageous' mistake or an 'audacious' act, you might use the word 'חלוצית', which carries a historical connotation of pioneering spirit.
Examples in context
- תום אמיץ ללא חת.Tom is courageous and fearless.This sentence shows how to use אמיץ to describe a person.Tatoeba #5525776 by fekundulo, translation #5352885 by Hybrid
- אתה אמיץ לב?Are you courageous?This sentence uses אמיץ in a question.Tatoeba #6094283 by fekundulo, translation #3172400 by CK
- אתה מאד אמיץ.You are very courageous.This sentence uses אמיץ to express intensity.Tatoeba #1644931 by MrShoval, translation #588005 by leyla
- הוא היה אמיץ מאוד בפעולתוHe was very courageous in his action.
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Example conversation
A conversation between two friends about a firefighter's recent rescue.
- עידו Idoהוא היה מאוד אמיץ במקרה הזה.hu haya me'od amits ba-mikre haze.He was very courageous in this case.
- עגור Adiכן, הוא עשה מעשה אמיץ מאוד.ken, hu asa ma'ase amits me'od.Yes, he did a very courageous deed.
- עידו Idoכל אחד היה מפחד.kol ekhad haya mefakhad.Everyone would have been afraid.
- עגור Adiהוא באמת גיבור.hu be'emet gibor.He is truly a hero.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry אמיץ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
