אליאס
elias
The English name Elias is translated into Hebrew as אליאס (elias).
How do you pronounce it?
elias
Did you know?
- In some traditional Jewish circles, the prophet אליהו is believed to attend every Brit Milah (circumcision ceremony).
- The name 'Elias' is often used in Hebrew-speaking Christian communities to distinguish their biblical figures from the Jewish 'Eliyahu'.
- In Hebrew, the name אליאס is a Hellenized version of the biblical name אליה (Eliyahu).
Examples in context
- אליאס הוא חבר טוב שלי.Elias hu khaver tov sheli.Elias is a good friend of mine.
- מתי אליאס יגיע?Mata-i Elias yagi'a?When will Elias arrive?
- אני צריך לדבר עם אליאס.Ani tsarikh ledaber im Elias.I need to speak with Elias.
Example conversation
Noa and Ido are talking about a new colleague.
- נועה Noaמי זה הבחור החדש במשרד?Mi ze habachur hachadash bamisrad?Who is the new guy in the office?
- עידו Idoקוראים לו אליאס.Kor'im lo Elias.His name is Elias.
- נועה Noaהוא נראה נחמד מאוד.Hu nir'ah nechmad me'od.He looks very nice.
- עידו Idoכן, אליאס באמת מאוד נחמד.Ken, Elias be'emet me'od nechmad.Yes, Elias is really very nice.
