לב
lev/lib/
The English word heart is לב (lev) in Hebrew.
Meaning: an organ (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word לבב is a synonym often found in poetic or biblical Hebrew.
How does it change in a sentence?
In formal expressions, verbs should agree with לב as masculine singular. Additionally, in poetic or biblical Hebrew, the word לבב is often used as a synonym for heart.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /lib/ (lev).
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, the 'heart' לב is often the source of verbs related to memory, such as 'remembering' or 'keeping in mind'.
- The word לב shares a deep root with the Arabic word لُبّ, which means the 'core' or 'kernel' of something. This connection emphasizes the idea of the heart as the essential, central part of a person or an object.
- In Jewish mysticism and ancient texts, the לב is sometimes described as having different 'chambers' or levels of consciousness, not just physical ventricles.
Examples in context
- יש לו לב רחב.He has a big heart.This sentence is useful for describing someone with a big heart using לב.Tatoeba #2566092 by VirtuOZ, translation #2915031 by AlanF_US
- יש לה לב זהב.She has a heart of gold.This sentence is useful for describing someone with a heart of gold using לב.Tatoeba #3828090 by fekundulo, translation #2217666 by Hybrid
- יש לו מחלת לב.He has a heart disease.This sentence is useful for discussing a heart disease using לב.Tatoeba #3741173 by Eldad, translation #3741171 by Eldad
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Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry לב, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries לב, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
