חודש
chodesh
The Hebrew word for month is חודש (chodesh).
חודש refers to a period of time into which a year is divided.
Meaning: period into which a year is divided (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
חודש is a masculine noun. The plural form is חודשים.
How do you pronounce it?
chodesh
When do people say it?
In Jewish culture, the beginning of each Hebrew month is marked by a celebration called Rosh Chodesh, which means 'head of the month'. During Rosh Chodesh, people might wish each other Chodesh Tov, which means 'good month'.
Did you know?
- Ancient Semitic languages, like Ugaritic and Phoenician, used a nearly identical root to חודש to describe the new moon.
- In traditional Jewish practice, the start of a חודש was historically determined by the physical sighting of the crescent moon by witnesses.
- The word חודש is closely related to the Hebrew word חָדָשׁ, meaning 'new'.
Examples in context
- שהיתי כאן כבר חודש.I've been here a month now.This sentence is useful for expressing how long you have been in a location using חודש.Tatoeba #5603952 by fekundulo, translation #5191970 by CK
- עבר על מנד חודש קשה.Mennad was having a rough month.This sentence is useful for describing a difficult period of time using חודש.Tatoeba #11472242 by fekundulo, translation #8054742 by OsoHombre
- הוא חוסך כסף כל חודש.He puts aside some money every month.This sentence is useful for describing a recurring monthly action using חודש.Tatoeba #2005945 by fekundulo, translation #303855 by CK
- אני אשלח לך את הדוח בתחילת החודש הבא.I will send you the report at the beginning of the next month.
- תתקשר אליי באמצע החודש הקרוב.Call me in the middle of the upcoming month.
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Example conversation
Maya and Noam are discussing their travel plans.
- מאיה Mayaמתי אתה נוסע לאירופה?Matay ata nosea le'Europa?When are you traveling to Europe?
- נועם Noamאני נוסע בעוד חודש.Ani nosea be'od chodesh.I am traveling in a month.
- מאיה Mayaאתה תישאר שם חודש שלם?Atah tisha'er sham chodesh shalem?Will you stay there for a whole month?
- נועם Noamכן, זה יהיה נהדר.Ken, ze yihye nehedar.Yes, it will be great.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries חודש, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
