אַרְנָב
arnávmasculine
The Hebrew word for rabbit is אַרְנָב (arnáv). Wiktionary also lists אַרְנֶבֶת (arnévet).
Meaning: mammal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| אַרְנָב | arnáv | masculine |
| אַרְנֶבֶת | arnévet | feminine |
The term refers to the mammal known as a rabbit.
Which one should you use?
אַרְנָב is the masculine form, while אַרְנֶבֶת is the feminine form.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine plural form of rabbit is אַרְנָבִים, and the feminine plural form is אַרְנָבוֹת.
How do you pronounce it?
arnáv
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use שָפָן to mean a rabbit, as this word primarily means hyrax in Hebrew.
Did you know?
- The word אַרְנָב shares a linguistic root with ancient Semitic words for 'hare', showing how the name for this specific type of long-eared mammal has been preserved for millennia.
- In Hebrew children's literature, the 'rabbit' is often personified as a character that is cleverer than its size suggests, similar to Br'er Rabbit in English folklore.
- The Biblical word אַרְנָב actually refers to the hare, but in modern Hebrew it is used for both rabbits and hares.
Examples in context
- הַאַרְנָב הַזֶּה יָפֶה מְאוֹד.ha'arnav ha'ze yafe me'od.This rabbit is very beautiful.
- הַאַרְנָב אוֹכֵל גֶּזֶר.ha'arnav ochel gezer.The rabbit is eating a carrot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rabbit” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
