אַחַת
akhátfeminine
The Hebrew word for 'one' is אַחַת (akhát) or אֶחָד.
Meaning: cardinal number 1 (num)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| אַחַת | akhát | feminine |
| אֶחָד | ekhád | masculine |
In Hebrew, the word for 'one' is used as a cardinal number to count items or people. Additionally, the related form ואחד can be used as a determiner to mean 'being a preeminent example'.
Which one should you use?
The choice between the two forms depends on the gender of the noun you are counting or the subject you are referring to. Use the masculine form אֶחָד for masculine nouns and the feminine form אַחַת for feminine nouns.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The number 'one' must agree with the gender of the noun. The masculine form is אֶחָד and the feminine form is אַחַת.
How do you pronounce it?
akhát
Did you know?
- The word אֶחָד shares a root with the word יָחַד, which means 'together'.
- When giving a phone number or a date, Israelis often say אֶחָד even if the noun it refers to is feminine, treating the digit as a neutral entity.
- While אֶחָד is the standard number 'one', it is also the Hebrew word for 'alone' or 'solitary'.
Examples in context
- אני רוצה לקנות שוקולד – תן לי אחד, בבקשה.I want to buy chocolate – give me one, please.
- אני רוצה לקנות שמיכה, אפשר לקחת אחת?I want to buy a blanket, can I take one?
- טלפון אחד, שיחה אחת.One phone, one call.
- האוטו האדום הוא אחד הרכבים האהובים עלי.The red car is one of my favorite vehicles.
- תן לי עוגת שוקולד אחת, בבקשה.Give me one chocolate cake, please.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “one” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
