אַף
afmasculine
The Hebrew word for "nose" is אַף (af). Wiktionary also lists חוֹטֶם (khótem).
Meaning: protuberance on the face (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| אַף | af | masculine |
| חוֹטֶם | khótem | masculine |
The word refers to the protuberance on the face.
Which one should you use?
אַף is the common, everyday term for "nose".
How does it change in a sentence?
אַף is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
af
Did you know?
- The word אַף is also the Hebrew word for 'anger'. This connection reflects the physical sensation of nostrils flaring when a person becomes enraged.
- If you want to say someone is 'stuck up' or 'arrogant', Hebrew speakers might use a phrase involving the nose to imply an inflated sense of self.
- Ancient Hebrew texts often use the אַף to symbolize the 'presence' or 'spirit' of a person, as the breath exiting the nose was seen as a sign of existence.
Examples in context
- הדבש נכנס לי לַאַף.hadvash nikhnas li la'af.The honey got in my nose.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nose” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
