הרמוניה
harmonia
The Hebrew word for "harmony" is הרמוניה (harmonia).
הרמוניה is used to denote agreement or accord.
Meaning: agreement or accord (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
harmonia
Did you know?
- The Hebrew language uses a system of roots, but since הרמוניה is an imported word, it has no three-letter root to generate other related verbs or adjectives.
- While הרמוניה is used in modern Hebrew for musical or social harmony, it is a relatively recent loanword from Greek. For ancient or biblical concepts of 'harmony' involving divine order, Hebrew speakers often use the word סדר (order) or התאמה (fitness/suitability).
- The concept of 'harmony' in Hebrew culture is often linked to the idea of 'unity' (אחדות), especially when discussing social or national harmony in a political context.
Examples in context
- הייתה הרמוניה מוחלטת בין השכנים.Hayta harmoniya mukhalatit bein ha'shchenim.There was absolute harmony between the neighbors.
- אנחנו מחפשים הרמוניה בעבודה הקבוצתית.Anakhnu mekhapsim harmoniya be'avoda ha'kvutzatit.We are looking for harmony in group work.
- הסכמי השלום הביאו הרמוניה למדינה.Heskimei ha'shalom hevi'u harmoniya la'medina.The peace agreements brought harmony to the country.
Example conversation
Maya and Noam are discussing their new project collaboration.
- נועם Noamאיך את מרגישה לגבי העבודה המשותפת?Eich at margisha legabi haavoda hameshutefet?How do you feel about the joint work?
- מאיה Mayaאני חושבת שיש בינינו הרמוניה מצוינת.Ani choshevet sheyesh beineinu armonya metzuyenet.I think there is excellent harmony between us.
- נועם Noamאני מסכים, זה עוזר לנו להתקדם.Ani maskim, ze ozer lanu lehitkadem.I agree, it helps us move forward.
- מאיה Mayaבדיוק, זה המפתח להצלחה.Bediyuk, ze hamapteach lachatzlacha.Exactly, that is the key to success.
