טַפְסָר
tafsármasculine
The English phrase "scribe" can be translated into Hebrew as טַפְסָר (tafsár) or לַבְלָר.
Meaning: one who writes, a draughtsman (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| טַפְסָר | tafsár | masculine |
| לַבְלָר | lavlár | masculine |
Both terms refer to a person who writes or a draughtsman.
How do you pronounce it?
tafsár
Did you know?
- A סוֹפֵר is not just any writer, but a highly specialized professional who must hand-write a Torah scroll using a quill and special ink to ensure it is kosher.
- The term סוֹפֵר is the root for the word 'book' in Hebrew, סֵפֶר, meaning a scribe is literally 'one who creates a book'.
- In modern Hebrew, the word לַבְלָר is rarely used for a professional scribe and instead often refers to a 'steno-typist' or someone who transcribes audio to text.
Example sentences for Hebrew are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scribe” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
