מאהב
The Hebrew word for lover is מאהב.
The term מאהב is used to refer to a sexual partner.
Meaning: sexual partner (noun)
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew, the word מאהב is rarely used in casual conversation and can sound like it was taken from a 19th century novel or a dramatic poem.
- If a Hebrew speaker wants to describe a 'lover' of arts or music, they avoid מאהב and use חובב, which literally translates as 'hobbyist'.
- Because מאהב is so potent, Hebrew speakers often use the phrase בן זוג meaning 'half of a pair' to describe a long-term partner without the sexual intensity.
Examples in context
- אני יכולה לראות בו חבר קרוב, אבל לא מאהב.I can think of him as a very good friend, but I can't think of him as a lover.This sentence is useful for clarifying the distinction between a close friend and a מאהב.Tatoeba #2006167 by fekundulo, translation #892411 by Scott
