עוד
od/ʕawd/ → /ʕoːd/
The Hebrew phrase for "more" is עוד (od).
עוד is used to indicate an additional amount or quantity of something. Depending on the context, it can also mean "still" (to indicate a continuing action) or "yet" (to indicate additional time or an occurrence).
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish עוד from יותר. While עוד refers to an additional quantity, יותר is the word used for comparative adjectives, such as when saying something is "bigger" or "better".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word עוד functions in several ways: it can mean "more" for additional quantities, "still" for ongoing actions or "yet" for additional time or occurrences.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is od. The IPA is /ʕawd/ → /ʕoːd/.
When do people say it?
In a service environment such as a shop or restaurant, you can simply say עוד to informally request another item or an additional amount.
Did you know?
- The word עוד is a homonym in Hebrew. While one meaning is 'more', it is also the word for a 'lute' or 'oud', the traditional pear-shaped string instrument common in Middle Eastern music.
- While עוד implies addition, adding it to the word for 'now' creates the phrase עוד עכשיו, which is used to emphasize that something must happen immediately, almost as if 'more' means 'even'.
Examples in context
- מה עוד נחוץ לך?What more do you need?This sentence shows how to use עוד to ask what else is needed.Tatoeba #1877324 by MrShoval, translation #1877237 by Spamster
- חשבת על זה עוד?Have you given it any more thought?This sentence uses עוד to ask if someone has given something more thought.Tatoeba #5689627 by fekundulo, translation #3153868 by CK
- נדבר על זה עוד.We'll be talking about that more.This sentence uses עוד to indicate that an action will continue more in the future.Tatoeba #5928956 by fekundulo, translation #5559611 by CK
- השקעות בשיווק יכולות לתרום לכם יותר.Marketing investments can contribute more to you.
- הכוס שלך רעבה לעוד יין.Your glass is hungry for more wine.
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Example conversation
Noam and Agur are eating dinner together.
- נועם Noamאת רוצה עוד סלט?at rotza od salat?Do you want more salad?
- עגור Adiכן, בבקשה. זה טעים מאוד.ken, bevakasha. ze ta'im me'od.Yes, please. It is very tasty.
- נועם Noamאני אביא לך עוד.ani avi lach od.I will bring you more.
- עגור Adiתודה, נועם.toda, Noam.Thanks, Noam.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry עוד, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries עוד, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
