עור
ʕōr/oʁ/
The English word 'skin' is translated into Hebrew as עור (ʕōr).
עור refers to the outer protective layer of the body of a person or an animal. You can use it to describe skin tones, such as עור בהיר (light skin) or עור כהה (dark skin) and it is also used in the context of beauty and hygiene, such as in the term טיפוח עור (skin care).
Meaning: outer protective layer of the body of a person or animal (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun עור is masculine, which means it requires masculine adjectives to modify it.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ʕōr.
Did you know?
- The Hebrew word עור is a cognate of the Arabic word عور, which in Arabic refers to being 'one-eyed' or 'blind' in one eye, a stark contrast to the Hebrew meaning of 'skin'.
- In Hebrew, the word עור refers to both the living 'skin' on a body and 'leather' made from processed hides.
- In ancient biblical texts, עור is used to describe the skins of animals used as the first forms of clothing for humans.
Examples in context
- יש לי עור יבש.I have dry skin.This sentence is useful for describing a specific skin type using the form עור.Tatoeba #614313 by Eldad, translation #282662 by CK
- יש לך עור נאה.You have nice skin.This sentence is useful for complimenting someone's skin using the form עור.Tatoeba #5837304 by fekundulo, translation #754751 by CM
- יש לי עור רגיש.I have sensitive skin.This sentence is useful for describing skin sensitivity using the form עור.Tatoeba #5837312 by fekundulo, translation #4666934 by CK
- הדרמטולוג מתמחה בטיפול במחלות העור.The dermatologist specializes in treating skin conditions.
- יש לה עור רך.She has soft skin.
- עור התינוק כל כך חלק.The baby's skin is so smooth.
- נשרף לו העור מהשמש.He burned his skin in the sun.
- יש להם עור רגיש.They have sensitive skin.
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Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry עור, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries עור, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
