חֲדַר כֹּשֶׁר
ẖadár kóshermasculine
The English word gym is translated into Hebrew as חֲדַר כֹּשֶׁר (ẖadár kósher) or מְכוֹן כֹּשֶׁר.
Meaning: sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| חֲדַר כֹּשֶׁר | ẖadár kósher | masculine |
| מְכוֹן כֹּשֶׁר | machón kósher | masculine |
These terms refer to a sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise. You can also use the word פיטנס to describe a gym.
Which one should you use?
חֲדַר כֹּשֶׁר is often used to refer to a smaller room or a specific room within a building dedicated to exercise, whereas מְכוֹן כֹּשֶׁר implies a larger facility or center.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
ẖadár kósher
Did you know?
- The term כֹּשֶׁר comes from a root meaning 'to be fit' or 'suitable', which is why it is used for both dietary laws and physical exercise.
- While מְכוֹן means 'institute' or 'facility', its root is shared with the word for 'foundation' or 'establishment', suggesting a place where one builds their health.
- The adjective derived from the same root as כֹּשֶׁר can also be used to describe someone who is 'capable' or 'fit' for a specific task, not just physically.
Examples in context
- האם יש חֲדַר כֹּשֶׁר במלון הזה?ha'im yesh khadar kosher ba-malon ha-zeh?Is there a gym in this hotel?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gym” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
