ירוק \ יָרֹק
yarók
The English word "green" is translated into Hebrew as ירוק \ יָרֹק (yarók).
The word is used to describe something having green as its colour. It can also function as a noun to refer to the colour green itself.
Meaning: having green as its colour (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. The feminine form of the adjective green is ירוקה. The masculine plural form of the adjective green is ירוקים. The feminine plural form of the adjective green is ירוקות.
How do you pronounce it?
yarók
Did you know?
- The Hebrew word ירוק is closely related to the Arabic word waraq, which means 'leaf'.
- While ירוק describes the color, the related word ירק (yerek) is used specifically to refer to 'vegetables' in Hebrew.
- A Hebrew speaker might use the root of ירוק to discuss something being 'fresh', as it evokes the imagery of new leaves.
Example sentences for Hebrew are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “green” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ירוק, CC BY-SA 4.0.
