ריפוי
ripuy
In Hebrew, the word for healing is ריפוי (ripuy).
ריפוי refers to the process of regeneration.
Meaning: process of regeneration (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ריפוי is the general term for the process of healing, מַרְפֵּא is a formal translation used specifically when referring to the process of curing or medical treatment.
How do you pronounce it?
ripuy
Did you know?
- The root of ריפוי is linked to the idea of 'slackening' or 'loosening'. Historically, the concept of healing was viewed as the easing of tension or the softening of a hard condition.
- When wishing someone a recovery, Israelis typically don't use the noun ריפוי, but instead say רפואה שלמה, which literally means 'a complete healing'.
- When discussing the 'healing' of a wound in a formal text, you might see the word איחוי (ichuy), which specifically refers to the 'knitting' together of skin or bones.
Examples in context
- טום מאמין שלקריסטלים אלה של קוורץ יש כוחות ריפוי.Tom believes that these quartz crystals have healing powers.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe the healing powers of crystals using ריפוי.Tatoeba #1553826 by MrShoval, translation #1552552 by Spamster
- הוא מחפש ריפוי פנימי.hu mekhapes ripui pnimi.He is looking for inner healing.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
