מַנְהִיג
manhígmasculine
The English word "leader" is translated into Hebrew as מַנְהִיג (manhíg). Wiktionary also lists מנהיגה.
Meaning: one having authority (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| מַנְהִיג | manhíg | masculine |
| מנהיגה | feminine |
A מַנְהִיג is one having authority.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the root נ–ה–ג (n-h-g), which relates to driving, guiding or leading a vehicle or a group. Thus, מַנְהִיג literally means "one who leads/guides".
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is מַנְהִיג, and the feminine singular form is מנהיגה. For plural forms, use מַנְהִיגִים for masculine plural and מַנְהִיגוֹת for feminine plural. Additionally, specialized titles include rosh yeshiva for the head of a religious seminary and rosh kollel for the leader of a study group.
How do you pronounce it?
manhíg
Did you know?
- The biblical root for guiding also appears in the term הַנְהָגָה, which can refer to the divine providence or the way God leads the world.
- If you call your office boss a מַנְהִיג, you are accidentally complimenting them. In Hebrew, this term suggests they are a charismatic, visionary figure rather than just a person in a management position.
- The word for 'leader' מַנְהִיג is closely linked to the word for 'custom' or 'practice' נָהוּג. Both stem from the idea of something that is guided or led over time.
Examples in context
- אפילו אנשים שאינם קאתוליים מוקירים את האפיפיור כדמות מנהיגה.Even people who don't believe in the Catholic church venerate the Pope as a symbolic leader.This sentence uses the feminine form מנהיגה.Tatoeba #1864735 by fekundulo, translation #1940 by imjcooper
- את מנהיגה.You're a leader.Tatoeba #13813597 by rul, translation #13221673 by rul
Sources
- Wiktionary, “leader” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
