חטא
khatá
The Hebrew word for sin is חטא (khatá).
The term חטא refers to a misdeed.
Meaning: misdeed (noun)
Which one should you use?
While חטא refers to a sin or misdeed, the word עוון is often used in more formal or religious contexts to refer to iniquity or transgression.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun חטא is חטאים. The verb form meaning 'to sin' is לחטוא.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is khatá.
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew, the word חטא can be used colloquially to describe a 'guilty pleasure', such as eating an indulgent dessert.
- In Hebrew, the concept of sin is often viewed as 'missing the mark', much like an archer missing a target.
- In Hebrew, the concept of 'sin' is often discussed alongside תשובה, which literally means 'return'. To repent for a חטא is not just to say sorry, but to return to one's original state of purity.
Examples in context
- האם חטא הוא ההפך ממצווה?Is sin the opposite of a good deed?This sentence is useful for discussing whether חטא is the opposite of a good deed.Tatoeba #3686239 by nava, translation #5218379 by Joseph
- ואילו הייתי הומו, האם זה היה חטא?And if I was homosexual, would that be a sin?This sentence is useful for asking if being homosexual would be considered a חטא.Tatoeba #2134757 by MrShoval, translation #1706008 by AnneWy
- האם לשקר זה תמיד חטא?Is it always a sin to tell a lie?This sentence is useful for questioning if telling a lie is always a חטא.Tatoeba #767864 by Dardasavta, translation #65621 by CK
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Example conversation
Noam and Rotem are discussing morality.
- נועם Noamהאם גנבה היא חטא חמור?Ha'im genava hi chet chamur?Is stealing a serious sin?
- רוטם Rotemכן, זה נחשב חטא בכל מקום.Ken, ze nechshav chet be'kol makom.Yes, it is considered a sin everywhere.
- נועם Noamאני מקווה שסלחתי על החטא שלי.Ani mekave she'salachti al ha'chet sheli.I hope I have atoned for my sin.
- רוטם Rotemכולנו עושים טעויות, נועם.Kulanu osim ta'uyot, Noam.We all make mistakes, Noam.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry חטא, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
