יובל
yovel
The Hebrew word for jubilee is יובל (yovel).
A יובל refers to a major anniversary of an event, such as the 50th anniversary of a marriage or a coronation. In a modern context, the word is used to denote any significant milestone anniversary, not just the 50th.
Meaning: major anniversary of an event, particularly the 50th anniversary of a coronation or marriage (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of יובל is יובלים.
How do you pronounce it?
yovel
Did you know?
- In the biblical tradition of the יובל, this anniversary year acted as a social reset where all slaves were freed and ancestral lands were returned to their original families.
- The word יובל is linked to the ancient Hebrew word for a 'ram's horn', which was blasted to announce the start of the jubilee year in biblical times.
- The Hebrew word יובל is etymologically linked to the word for a 'stream', suggesting a connection between a flowing river and a flowing period of time.
Examples in context
- הם חוגגים יובל לחתונה שלהם.hem khag-gevim yovel la-khatuna she-la-hem.They are celebrating a jubilee for their marriage.
Example conversation
Noa and Itay are talking about their grandparents' anniversary.
- נועה Noaאיתי, אתה יודע שסבא וסבתא חוגגים יובל?Itay, ata yodea she'saba vesavta chogegim yovel?Itay, do you know that Grandpa and Grandma are celebrating their jubilee?
- איתי Itayבאמת? הם נשואים כבר חמישים שנה!Be'emet? Hem nesuim kvar chamishim shana!Really? They have been married for fifty years already!
- נועה Noaכן, אנחנו חייבים להכין להם הפתעה.Ken, anachnu chayavim lehachim lahem hafta'a.Yes, we must prepare a surprise for them.
- איתי Itayאני מסכים, בואי נתכנן מסיבה גדולה.Ani maschim, bo'i netachnen mesiba gdola.I agree, let's plan a big party.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries יובל, CC BY-SA 4.0.
