תפילה \ תְּפִלָּה
t'filáfeminine
The English word 'prayer' is translated into Hebrew as תפילה \ תְּפִלָּה (t'filá).
The term refers to the practice of communicating with one's God.
Meaning: practice of communicating with one's God (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun תפילה is feminine. If you use it in a sentence, any accompanying adjectives or verbs must also be in the feminine form.
How do you pronounce it?
t'filá
Did you know?
- The word תפילה shares a root with the word for 'judgment', suggesting that the act of praying is akin to presenting a legal case before a heavenly court.
- A common custom during תפילה is to sway the body back and forth, a practice known as 'shuckling' that is intended to help the person focus and engage their whole body.
- The term for a 'prayer book' used in religious services is סידור, which literally translates to 'order', reflecting the highly structured and rhythmic nature of the prayers.
Example sentences for Hebrew are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “prayer” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
