ישראל
Yisra'el
ישראל (Yisra'el) is the Hebrew word for Israel.
The word is used as the name of the state. You may encounter related terms such as Eretz Yisrael, which translates to the Land of Israel.
Meaning: the state (name)
Which one should you use?
While ישראל is the standard name, the term Medinat Yisrael is used specifically to refer to the State of Israel. Additionally, Eretz Yisrael refers to the Land of Israel.
How do you pronounce it?
Yisra'el
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew, ישראל is used not only for the state but also as a common masculine given name. This creates ambiguity in conversation unless the context clearly distinguishes between a person and the country.
- The name ישראל is derived from a biblical event where Jacob was renamed after struggling with an angel, signifying a 'struggle with God' or 'God strives'.
- Hebrew uses the same word ישראל for the country and the people, as the term 'Israelite' is essentially the name 'Israel' used as a collective identity.
Examples in context
- ירושלים היא בירת ישראל.Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.This sentence is useful for identifying the capital of ישראל.Tatoeba #2569082 by VirtuOZ, translation #2638910 by Joseph
- ישראל צריכה להמחק מהמפה.Israel should be wiped off the map.This sentence shows a political statement regarding ישראל.Tatoeba #2107269 by fekundulo, translation #476331 by FeuDRenais
- האם ישראל תתקוף את איראן?Will Israel attack Iran?This sentence is a question about a potential military action by ישראל.Tatoeba #1579376 by Eldad, translation #1578795 by al_ex_an_der
- 26 more sentences on Tatoeba
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ישראל, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
