גאולה
g'ulá
The English phrase 'salvation' is translated into Hebrew as גאולה (g'ulá). Wiktionary also lists יְשַׁעֲ.
Meaning: the process of being saved (religion) (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| גאולה | g'ulá |
| יְשַׁעֲ |
The word גאולה can refer to religious salvation, but it is also used metaphorically to describe finding relief or a 'saving grace' in non-religious activities, such as sports or art.
What does it mean word for word?
גאולה literally means redemption or deliverance.
Which one should you use?
The term ישועה carries a religious connotation and refers to spiritual deliverance or rescue.
How does it change in a sentence?
גאולה is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
g'ulá
Did you know?
- The root of ישועה is linked to the concept of 'width' or 'abundance', implying that being saved is like moving from a narrow, constricted space into a wide, open one.
- The noun ישועה shares the same linguistic root as the modern Hebrew name ישוע, which is the Hebrew form of 'Jesus'.
- In modern Israeli Hebrew, the word גאולה is frequently used in political contexts to describe 'national redemption' or the liberation of a territory.
Examples in context
- אין גאולה מחוץ לכנסייה.No salvation outside the Church.This sentence is useful for expressing the concept of salvation within a religious institution using גאולה.Tatoeba #13751651 by IMer, translation #11467071 by Fenrir
- יאני מצא גאולה בכדורגל.Yanni found salvation in soccer.This sentence demonstrates the metaphorical use of גאולה when finding relief in a non-religious activity like soccer.Tatoeba #13751652 by IMer, translation #9764989 by Amastan
- אני מתפלל לישועה.I pray for salvation.
- התורה מלמדת אותנו על הישועה.The Torah teaches us about salvation.
- הם מחפשים גאולה רוחנית.hem mekhapsim geulah ruchanit.They are looking for spiritual salvation.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a religious text in a cafe.
- איתי Itayהטקסט מדבר על גאולה.hatekst medaber al geulah.The text speaks about salvation.
- עגור Adiזה נראה מאוד עמוק, איתי.ze nira me'od amok, Itai.That looks very deep, Itai.
- איתי Itayהאם את מאמינה בזה?ha'im at ma'amina beze?Do you believe in it?
- עגור Adiאני עדיין בוחנת את זה.ani adayin bokhenet et ze.I am still examining it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “salvation” translations and entries גאולה, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
