הַבְטָחָה
havtakháfeminine
In Hebrew, the phrase for 'promise' is הַבְטָחָה (havtakhá). If unsure, use הַבְטָחָה. Wiktionary also lists נֶדֶר (néder).
Meaning: vow (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| הַבְטָחָה | havtakhá | feminine |
| נֶדֶר | néder | masculine |
The term can be used to describe an assurance or a formal vow. While הַבְטָחָה is the standard word for a common promise, the word נֶדֶר is used for a solemn or sacred commitment.
Which one should you use?
הַבְטָחָה is the common word for a standard promise or assurance. In contrast, נֶדֶר refers specifically to a formal, religious or solemn vow, often one that involves a sacrifice.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
נֶדֶר is a masculine noun, and its plural form is נֶדֶרִים. הַבְטָחָה is a feminine noun. Related to these nouns is the verb הִבְטִיחַ, which means to commit to something.
How do you pronounce it?
havtakhá
Did you know?
- The word הַבְטָחָה shares the same root as בִּטָּחוֹן, which means 'security' or 'confidence', linking the idea of a promise to the feeling of being secure.
- In Jewish law, a נֶדֶר is considered so binding that there are specific legal procedures called הַתָּרַת נְדָרִים to formally annul a vow if it becomes impossible or harmful to keep.
- In Hebrew, you do not just 'make' a הַבְטָחָה, but rather you 'give' a promise, mirroring the way one gives a gift or an assurance.
Example sentences for Hebrew are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a shared plan.
- עגור Adiהִבְטַחְתָּ לִי לְבֹא הַשָּׁבוּעַ.Hivtachta li lavo hashavua.You promised me you would come this week.
- דניאל Danielאֲנִי יוֹדֵעַ, זו הַבְטָחָה.Ani yode'a, zo havtacha.I know, it's a promise.
- עגור Adiאָז מָתַי תַּגִּיעַ, דָּנִיֵּאל?Az matai tagi'a, Daniel?So when will you arrive, Daniel?
- דניאל Danielאֲנִי אֶהְיֶה כָּאן בְּיוֹם חֲמִישִׁי.Ani ehye kan beyom chamishi.I will be here on Thursday.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “promise” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
