גורל
goral
The Hebrew word for destiny is גורל (goral).
גורל refers to a predetermined condition, fate or a fixed order of things. It can be used interchangeably to translate both 'destiny' and 'fate'.
Meaning: predetermined condition, fate, fixed order of things (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
גורל is a masculine noun. When referring to multiple destinies or fates, you can use the plural forms גורלים or גורלות.
How do you pronounce it?
goral
Did you know?
- In ancient times, a גורל was a physical stone or lot cast to make a decision. This practice of 'casting lots' is why the word for a pebble evolved into the word for 'fate'.
- While גורל means destiny, the Hebrew word for 'lottery' is הגרלה, which shares the same root. This reflects the idea that a lottery is essentially a game of fate.
- Biblical Hebrew uses the root of גורל to describe the division of land among the tribes of Israel, treating the geographic layout of the nation as a matter of divine destiny.
Examples in context
- את שולטת על גורלך.You control your destiny.This sentence shows how to use גורל when discussing controlling one's destiny.Tatoeba #5463572 by fekundulo, translation #3730038 by CM
- גורלו של האדם לסבול.It is man's destiny to suffer.This sentence demonstrates the use of גורל regarding a person's fate.Tatoeba #701790 by Eldad, translation #701786 by Eldad
- זה גורלי.That's my destiny.This sentence shows how to use גורל to state that something is one's destiny.Tatoeba #1798067 by MrShoval, translation #5379811 by CK
- הגורל שלו היה להצליחHis destiny was to succeed
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
