יציאת מצרים
yetziat mitzrayim
The phrase 'exodus' in Hebrew is יציאת מצרים (yetziat mitzrayim).
This phrase refers specifically to the departure of the Israelites from Egypt as described in the Bible.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the construct form of the noun 'exit' and the proper noun 'Egypt'.
How do you pronounce it?
yetziat mitzrayim
Did you know?
- In modern Israel, the phrase יציאת מצרים is often used as a metaphor for any sudden, mass departure or a collective escape from a restrictive situation.
- The name מצרים contains a grammatical form often used for 'dual' numbers, which might reflect the ancient division of Egypt into Upper and Lower Egypt.
- The theme of יציאת מצרים is so central to Jewish identity that the Passover Seder, a ritual meal celebrating the event, is one of the most widely observed cultural practices globally.
Examples in context
- הסיפור מתחיל בסיפור יציאת מצרים.ha-sipur matchil be-sipur yetziat mitzrayim.The story begins with the story of the Exodus.
- אנחנו לומדים על יציאת מצרים בבית הספר.anachnu lomdim al yetziat mitzrayim be-vet ha-sefer.We are learning about the Exodus at school.
Example conversation
A student and a teacher are discussing a history lesson.
- דניאל Danielמה למדתם היום בשיעור היסטוריה?ma lamadtem hayom be-shiur historia?What did you learn in history class today?
- מאיה Mayaלמדנו על יציאת מצרים.lamadnu al yetziat mitzrayim.We learned about the Exodus.
- דניאל Danielזה נושא מרתק מאוד, נכון?ze nose meratek me'od, nachon?That is a very fascinating subject, isn't it?
- מאיה Mayaכן, זה היה שיעור מעניין מאוד.ken, ze haya shi'ur me'anyen me'od.Yes, it was a very interesting lesson.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries מצרים, CC BY-SA 4.0.
