יסמין
yasmin
The English word jasmine is יסמין (yasmin) in Hebrew.
יסמין is a noun used to refer to the plant of the genus Jasminum.
Meaning: plant of genus Jasminum (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Moroccan Hebrew, the word yasmina is used for jasmine.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
yasmin
Did you know?
- The Hebrew word יסמין is a linguistic traveler, having arrived in the language via Persian rather than through direct Mediterranean or Latin roots.
- The word יסמין is used as a unisex given name in Israel, though it is more commonly given to girls.
- In some Hebrew poetic contexts, יסמין is used as a synonym for an enchanting or sweet smell, rather than just the plant itself.
Example conversation
Rotem and Ido are walking through a botanical garden.
- רוטם Rotemעידו, תריח את היסמין הזה!Ido, tari'ach et ha-yasmin ha-ze!Ido, smell this jasmine!
- עידו Idoוואו, זה באמת ריח נהדר.Wow, ze bamash ri'ach nehedar.Wow, it really is a great scent.
- רוטם Rotemאני חושבת שזה הסוג הכי חזק.Ani choshevet she-ze ha-sug ha-chi chazak.I think this is the strongest type.
- עידו Idoאני רוצה לשתול יסמין בבית.Ani rotze lishtol yasmin ba-bayit.I want to plant jasmine at home.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries יסמין, CC BY-SA 4.0.
