יצחק
Yitzhak
Isaac is a male given name in Hebrew, translated as יצחק (Yitzhak).
Meaning: male given name (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is derived from the Hebrew root י–צ–ח, meaning 'to laugh' or 'laughter'.
How do you pronounce it?
Yitzhak
Did you know?
- The name יצחק is not just a noun, but is actually the third person singular imperfect form of the verb 'to laugh'.
- The name יצחק belongs to a linguistic category where names are often 'verbal' in nature, describing a characteristic or an event.
- If you were to change a single letter in the name, you might accidentally change the meaning from 'he laughs' to a completely unrelated word.
Examples in context
- יצחק ניוטון היה פיזיקאי אנגלי.Isaac Newton was an English physicist.This sentence uses יצחק to identify Isaac Newton.Tatoeba #6011823 by fekundulo, translation #3464297 by aengelberg
- יצחק ניוטון נקבר במנזר ווסטמינסטר.Isaac Newton was buried in Westminster Abbey.This sentence uses יצחק to state where Isaac Newton was buried.Tatoeba #4825376 by fekundulo, translation #4823654 by whitefishglobal
- יצחק הרשל עודד את כל ששת בניו לשנן מתמטיקה, צרפתית ומוזיקה.Isaac Herschel encouraged all six of his children to train in mathematics, French and music.This sentence uses יצחק to refer to Isaac Herschel.Tatoeba #6042187 by fekundulo, translation #3958896 by Hybrid
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- רוטם Rotemהאם יצחק הגיע למסיבה?ha'im yitzhak higia la'mesiba?Did Isaac arrive at the party?
- עידו Idoכן, הוא בדיוק הגיע.ken, hu bidyuk higia.Yes, he just arrived.
- רוטם Rotemהוא נראה שמח מאוד.hu nira same'ach me'od.He looks very happy.
- עידו Idoבטח, זה יצחק.betach, ze yitzhak.Sure, that's Isaac.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries יצחק, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
