אשפה
ashpa
The Hebrew word for 'quiver' is אשפה (ashpa).
This verb is used to describe the action of shaking or moving with a slight, tremulous motion.
Meaning: shake or move with slight and tremulous motion (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
ashpa
Did you know?
- The word אשפה is actually a homonym for a common Hebrew noun meaning 'garbage' or 'trash'.
- While 'quiver' in English can also mean a case for arrows, the Hebrew word אשפה has no connection to weaponry or archery.
- While אשפה refers to a tremulous motion, it is much more frequently encountered in daily life as the word for 'garbage'.
Example conversation
Two people are watching a very tense movie together.
- איתי Itayאת רואה איך הוא התחיל אשפה?at ro'ah eich hu hithelil ashpa?Do you see how he started to quiver?
- עגור Adiכן, הוא נראה ממש מפוחד.ken, hu nir'a mamash mefuched.Yes, he looks really scared.
- איתי Itayאני בטוח שזה בגלל המפלצת.ani batuach she-ze bishal ha-mifletzet.I'm sure it's because of the monster.
- עגור Adiאני גם מתחילה לרעוד עכשיו!ani gam matchila liredet achshav!I'm starting to shake now too!
