מַנגִינָה
mangináfeminine
The English word 'melody' can be translated into Hebrew as מַנגִינָה (manginá) or לַחַן.
Meaning: sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| מַנגִינָה | manginá | feminine |
| לַחַן | lákhan | masculine |
Both words refer to a sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase.
Which one should you use?
מַנגִינָה (manginá) often carries a connotation of a simple, repetitive or catchy tune, sometimes used to describe a 'jingle'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word מַנגִינָה is a feminine noun. The word לַחַן is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
manginá
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, a 'catchy tune' or 'jingle' like מַנגִינָה is often used metaphorically to describe a repetitive, mindless, or even annoying spoken phrase.
- The word לַחַן shares a root with the Hebrew word for 'tone' or 'intonation', which is why it is used to describe the artistic composition of a piece.
- In a musical context, לַחַן is used to refer specifically to the horizontal movement of notes, whereas vertical harmony uses the borrowed term הַרְמוֹנְיָה.
Examples in context
- השיר בסרט היה עם מנגינה יפה.The song in the movie had a beautiful melody.
- המנגינה של השיר מרגשת את הלב.The melody of the song touches the heart.
- מהו הלחן המועדף שלך?What's your favorite melody?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “melody” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
