מַמְלָכָה
mamlakháfeminine
The English word 'kingdom' can be translated into Hebrew as מַמְלָכָה (mamlakhá) or מלכות.
Meaning: realm having as supreme ruler a king or queen (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| מַמְלָכָה | mamlakhá | feminine | |
| מלכות | malkhút | /malˈχut/ (Modern Israeli) | feminine |
A kingdom is a realm having as supreme ruler a king or queen.
What does it mean word for word?
The word מַמְלָכָה is derived from the root מ–ל–ך (m-l-k), which relates to the concept of ruling or reigning.
Which one should you use?
מַמְלָכָה is typically used to refer to a physical kingdom or a political state/territory. In contrast, מלכות is typically used to refer to the abstract concept of kingship, sovereignty or a spiritual kingdom, such as the Kingdom of Heaven.
How do you pronounce it?
mamlakhá
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, the word מַמְלָכָה is used in modern biology to denote a 'kingdom' in the taxonomic rank, such as the animal kingdom.
- The word מלכות is a cognate of the Aramaic word מַלְכוּתָא, showing the deep linguistic link between the two languages used in ancient Israel.
- The grammatical structure of מַמְלָכָה uses a pattern that denotes a place or a container, similar to how the English word 'bakery' denotes a place where bread is made.
Examples in context
- אבינו שבשמים יתקדש שמך תבוא מלכותך, יעשה רצונך כבשמים כן בארץ. את לחם חוקנו תן לנו היום, וסלח לנו על חטאינו כפי שסולחים גם אנחנו לחוטאים לנו. ואל תביאנו לידי נסיון, כי אם חלצנו מן הרע. אמן.Our Father that is in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, in earth as in heaven. Give to us this day our bread over other substance, and forgive to us our debts, as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.Tatoeba #3937593 by fekundulo, translation #3937037 by JeremyH
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kingdom” translations and entries מלכות, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries מלכות, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
