עִסְקָה
'isqáfeminine
The English phrase "deal" can be translated into Hebrew as עִסְקָה ('isqá) or דִּיל.
Meaning: agreement, arrangement (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| עִסְקָה | 'isqá | feminine |
| דִּיל | dil | masculine |
Both words refer to an agreement or an arrangement. עִסְקָה is used to describe a formal business deal or a commercial transaction, while דִּיל is used to describe a deal in a more casual or slang context, often implying a specific arrangement or a 'sweetheart deal'.
Which one should you use?
עִסְקָה refers to formal business transactions or commercial deals. In contrast, דִּיל is a loanword used in colloquial or slang contexts to describe a deal.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
עִסְקָה is a feminine noun. דִּיל is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
'isqá
Did you know?
- The word עִסְקָה comes from a root meaning 'to be busy'. In Hebrew, a 'deal' is literally viewed as being 'occupied' or 'busy' with a matter.
- To describe a 'great bargain' or a 'good deal' at a shop, Israelis will typically use the word מַבְצָע, which specifically means a 'sale' or 'promotion'.
- In Israeli high-tech, using the transliterated דִּיל can make a person sound more 'international' and globally connected than using the traditional עִסְקָה.
Examples in context
- הֲאַם אַתָּה מְחַפֵּשׂ עֲסָקוֹת חֲדָשׁוֹת?Are you looking for new deals?
- אֵלֶּה עוֹסְקִים בְּעֲסָקָאוֹת גְּדוֹלוֹת.They deal with big deals.
- זו עִסְקָה טובה מאוד.zu iska tova me'od.It is a very good deal.
- סגרנו עִסְקָה על המכונית.sagarnu iska al ha-mechonit.We made a deal on the car.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “deal” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
