עקב
akev
The Hebrew word for heel is עקב (akev).
עקב refers to the anatomical part of the foot, the heel.
Meaning: anatomy: part of the foot (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of עקב is עקבים.
How do you pronounce it?
akev
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew, the word עקב also functions as a preposition meaning 'because of' or 'due to'.
- The biblical name Jacob, Yaakov, is derived from the word עקב, reflecting the act of following at the heel.
- The word עקב is related to the Arabic word for 'to guard' or 'to follow at the heels'.
Examples in context
- אנא הראה לי את העִקָּב שלךPlease show me your heel.
- יש לך נקודת לחץ על העִקְבַּיִםYou have a pressure point on your heels.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries עקב, CC BY-SA 4.0.
