נישואין
nisu'in
The Hebrew word for marriage is נישואין (nisu'in).
נישואין is used to express the concept of marriage, including the legal union and the institution itself.
Meaning: union of two people (noun)
Which one should you use?
While נישואין refers to the institution of marriage, the word חתונה is used specifically to refer to a wedding ceremony.
How do you pronounce it?
nisu'in
When do people say it?
In the context of a Jewish wedding ceremony, the term חוּפָּה refers to the canopy under which the couple stands.
Did you know?
- The word נישואין is derived from a root meaning 'lifting' or 'carrying', implying that marriage is the act of elevating a partner to a new social status.
- In a religious context, marriage is often called קידושין, a term derived from the same root as the word for 'sanctification'.
- A traditional marriage contract, the כתובה, is a unique legal document that focuses primarily on the husband's financial and personal obligations to his wife.
Examples in context
- היו להם בעיות נישואין.They were having marriage problems.This sentence shows how to describe marriage problems using נישואין.Tatoeba #1361775 by Eldad, translation #802367 by Source_VOA
- ליאני היו נישואין סוערים.Yanni had a tumultuous marriage.This sentence uses נישואין to describe a tumultuous marriage.Tatoeba #12767477 by fekundulo, translation #9758950 by Amastan
- נישואין מפחידים אנשים מסויימים.Marriage frightens some people.This sentence uses נישואין to describe how marriage affects certain people.Tatoeba #5902763 by fekundulo, translation #681024 by Source_VOA
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a wedding they attended.
- רוטם Rotemהם חגגו את הנישואין שלהם.hem chaggu et ha'nisuyin shelahem.They celebrated their marriage.
- נועם Noamזה היה טקס יפהפה.ze haya tekes yefe'fe.It was a beautiful ceremony.
- רוטם Rotemאני מאחלת להם נישואין מאושרים.ani me'achelet lahem nisuyin me'usharim.I wish them a happy marriage.
- נועם Noamגם אני, הם זוג מקסים.gam ani, hem zug maksim.Me too, they are a lovely couple.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
