ימין
yamin
In Hebrew, the word for the direction ימין (yamin) is used to mean "right", as in the opposite of left.
The term ימין refers to the direction or side of the body, which is the opposite of the left side, known as שמאל.
Meaning: of direction, opposite of left (adj)
Which one should you use?
While ימין is used to indicate the direction, the related terms ימני and ימנית are used as adjectives to modify nouns. For the sense of 'right' meaning correctness or justice, צֶדֶק is used, whereas נָכוֹן is used to mean something is accurate or correct.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun ימין indicates direction. However, if you are modifying a noun with an adjective, you should use the masculine form ימני or the feminine form ימנית depending on the gender of the noun.
How do you pronounce it?
yamin
Did you know?
- Because Hebrew is written from right to left, the 'right' side of a page is where a reader begins, unlike in English where the 'left' side is the starting point.
- The term ימין shares a root with the word for 'oath' in some Semitic contexts, as swearing an oath often involved raising the right hand.
- In many religious contexts, ימין does not just mean a direction, but is used to describe the 'Right Hand of God', representing strength and divine favor.
Examples in context
- כואב לי בכתף ימין.My right shoulder hurts.This sentence shows how to use ימין to describe a specific body part.Tatoeba #1424752 by Eldad, translation #481812 by CK
- תשכב על צד ימין שלך.Lie on your right side.This sentence demonstrates using ימין to specify a side of the body.Tatoeba #1747389 by MrShoval, translation #27068 by CK
- הכאב מקרין לרגל ימין.The pain shoots into my right leg.This sentence illustrates using ימין to describe which leg is affected by pain.Tatoeba #1875030 by fekundulo, translation #278310 by AlanF_US
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Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
