דְּרָקוֹן
drakónmasculine
The English word "dragon" translates to Hebrew as דְּרָקוֹן (drakón). If unsure, use דְּרָקוֹן. Wiktionary also lists רַהַב (ráhav).
Meaning: mythical creature (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| דְּרָקוֹן | drakón | masculine |
| רַהַב | ráhav | masculine |
תנין (Tannin) refers to a sea monster or a large reptile-like creature and can represent a mythical dragon in some contexts.
Which one should you use?
רַהַב is a more archaic or biblical term for a dragon or sea monster, often used in poetic or religious contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is drakón.
Did you know?
- In Jewish folklore the 'Ziz' is the aerial equivalent of the dragon or sea monster and is said to be large enough to block out the sun with its wings.
- The biblical term רַהב refers to a specific mythological sea monster that represents arrogance or pride in Jewish mystical traditions.
- The Hebrew word for dragon, דְּרָקוֹן, is a relatively modern loanword from Greek, whereas ancient Hebrew relied on descriptive names for monsters.
Example sentences for Hebrew are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a fantasy movie.
- נועם Noamראית את הסרט על הַדְּרָקוֹן?Rait et ha-seret al ha-drakon?Did you see the movie about the dragon?
- עגור Adiכן, הוא נראה מאוד מפחיד.Ken, hu nir'a me'od mafchid.Yes, it looked very scary.
- נועם Noamאני חושב שהדְּרָקוֹן היה מדהים.Ani choshev she-ha-drakon haya madhim.I think the dragon was amazing.
- עגור Adiאני מסכימה, הוא היה מרשים.Ani maskima, hu haya marshim.I agree, it was impressive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dragon” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
