תספורת
tispóret/tisˈpoʁet/
The Hebrew word for haircut is תספורת (tispóret). Wiktionary also lists תִּסְפֹּרֶת (tispóret).
Meaning: act of cutting of hair (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| תספורת | tispóret | /tisˈpoʁet/ (Modern Israeli) |
| תִּסְפֹּרֶת | tispóret |
תספורת refers to the act of cutting or styling hair.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the root ס–פ–ר (s-p-r). While this root often relates to counting or telling, in the specific verbal pattern used for תספורת, it refers to the act of cutting hair.
How does it change in a sentence?
תספורת is a feminine noun, so any adjectives describing it must also be in the feminine form. The plural form of the word is תספורות.
How do you pronounce it?
tispóret
Did you know?
- While 'haircut' usually refers to a physical act, the Hebrew word תספורת can also be used in a business context to describe a 'haircut' or a reduction in the value of an asset.
- In traditional Jewish culture, certain 'haircuts' are ritualistic, such as the upsherin, where a boy's hair is first cut at age three.
- The Hebrew word for haircut, תספורת, shares its origin with the word for 'scissors', מספריים. This means your hair is being cut by the same root that describes the tool itself.
Examples in context
- אני צריך תספורת.I need a haircut.This sentence shows how to express the need for a haircut using תספורת.Tatoeba #4442891 by HedefTuran, translation #4442733 by Hybrid
- בבקשה, אני מעוניין בתספורת.Please, I would like a haircut.
- התספורת שלך נראית מדהימה!Your haircut looks amazing!
Example conversation
Two friends are meeting after a weekend.
- נועם Noamהיי רוטם, עשית תספורת?Hi Rotem, asit tispo-ret?Hi Rotem, did you get a haircut?
- רוטם Rotemכן, הלכתי למספרה אתמול.Ken, halachti la-mispara etmol.Yes, I went to the salon yesterday.
- נועם Noamזה מאוד מתאים לך.Ze me-od mat-im lach.It suits you very much.
- רוטם Rotemתודה, נועם!Toda, Noam!Thanks, Noam!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “haircut” translations and entries תספורת, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries תספורת, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
