How to Say "Rest" in Hebrew - How To Say Guide

מנוחה

m'nukhá/me.nuˈχa/

The Hebrew word for rest is מנוחה (m'nukhá).

מנוחה is a noun used to describe relief from exertion or a state of quiet and recreation.

Meaning: relief from exertion, state of quiet and recreation (noun)

Which one should you use?

While מנוחה is the noun meaning 'rest', the verb 'to rest' is expressed by the word לנוח (lanu'akh).

The word is pronounced m'nukhá. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.

The word מנוחה shares a root with the word for 'station' or 'stop' on a journey, as resting was historically tied to the physical act of halting a caravan.
In modern Hebrew, the phrase 'rest of the world' (שאר העולם) is used, but the word for 'rest' as in 'remainder' comes from a completely different root.
The verb form לנוח can also be used in Hebrew to mean 'to be located' or 'to lie' in a certain position, describing where something rests.

אתה רוצה קצת מנוחה?
Do you want to rest for a bit?
This sentence shows how to ask if someone wants a bit of מנוחה.
Tatoeba #13056304 by fekundulo, translation #2951806 by CK
תום זקוק לקצת מנוחה.
Tom needs some rest.
This sentence expresses that someone needs some מנוחה.
Tatoeba #6137226 by fekundulo, translation #1164392 by CK
מגיע לך מנוחה ממושכת.
You deserve a long rest.
This sentence states that someone deserves a long מנוחה.
Tatoeba #4858141 by fekundulo, translation #4850165 by CK
3 more sentences on Tatoeba

A couple is talking after a long day of hiking.

עגור Adi

אני ממש צריכה מנוחה עכשיו.
Ani mamash tsricha menucha achshav.
I really need some rest now.
עידו Ido

גם אני, היום היה ארוך מאוד.
Gam ani, hayom haya aroch meod.
Me too, today was very long.
עגור Adi

בוא נשכב קצת למנוחה.
Bo nishkav ktsat lemenucha.
Let's lie down for a bit of rest.
עידו Ido

זה רעיון מצוין, עידו מסכים.
Ze raayon metzuyan, Ido maskim.
That's a great idea, Ido agrees.

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