איפור
ipúrmasculine
Makeup in Hebrew is איפור (ipúr). Wiktionary also lists אִפּוּר.
Meaning: cosmetics, colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| איפור | ipúr | masculine |
| אִפּוּר |
איפור refers to cosmetics or substances applied to the skin to alter one's appearance.
What does it mean word for word?
The word איפור is derived from the verb לאפר (le'afer), which means 'to apply ash' or 'to powder'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun איפור is masculine and is used in the singular form, even when you are referring to a collection of different cosmetic products.
How do you pronounce it?
ipúr
Did you know?
- Hebrew uses איפור for both women's cosmetics and the specialized camouflage makeup used by the military to hide soldiers in the field.
- In Hebrew, if you want to say someone is 'wearing' makeup, you do not use a verb for 'wearing' clothing, but rather the verb לעשות (la'asot), which means 'to do' or 'to make'.
- The root of איפור is related to the word for 'dust' or 'ash', reflecting a time when natural minerals and burnt materials were the primary sources of color.
Examples in context
- ליילה עשתה סרטון על איפור.Layla did a video about makeup.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the word in the context of a video.Tatoeba #11180535 by mutskt, translation #7156279 by OsoHombre
- מישהו פעם אמר לך שאת מורחת יותר מדי איפור?Has anybody ever said you wear too much makeup?This sentence shows how to ask a question about wearing too much of the product.Tatoeba #6026998 by fekundulo, translation #873848 by CM
- זה מוזר בשבילך אולי לראות נערה רגילה בלי איפור?Perhaps it's strange for you to see an ordinary girl without makeup?This sentence shows how to describe someone without the product.Tatoeba #2105420 by fekundulo, translation #3950026 by AlanF_US
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maya and Ido are getting ready for a party.
- מאיה Mayaעידו, איפה שמת את האיפור שלי?Ido, eifo samta et ha-ipur sheli?Ido, where did you put my makeup?
- עידו Idoהוא על השולחן במסדרון.Hu al ha-shulchan ba-misdaron.It is on the table in the hallway.
- מאיה Mayaתודה, אני צריכה איפור קל היום.Toda, ani tzricha ipur kal hayom.Thanks, I need light makeup today.
- עידו Idoאת נראית נהדר גם בלי זה.At nir'et nehedar gam bli ze.You look great even without it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “makeup” translations and entries איפור, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
