אביב
aviv
The Hebrew word for spring is אביב (aviv).
אביב refers to the season between winter and summer in temperate climates. It is the most widely recognized word for spring in the Hebrew language.
Meaning: season between winter and summer in temperate climates (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
aviv
Did you know?
- The word אביב actually comes from a root meaning 'to ripen' or 'to swell', describing the physical growth of plants during the season.
- Hebrew uses אביב specifically for the season, whereas the English word 'spring' can also mean a coiled metal object or a water source, which have entirely different words in Hebrew.
- In Hebrew, אביב is often used metaphorically to describe the 'spring' or prime of a person's youth.
Examples in context
- זה קרה כל אביב.This was happening every spring.This sentence shows how to use אביב when referring to something happening every spring.Tatoeba #2689760 by fekundulo, translation #2689702 by fekundulo
- אביב זו עונה נעימה.Spring is a pleasant season.This sentence uses אביב to describe spring as a pleasant season.Tatoeba #1464543 by MrShoval, translation #4049065 by AlanF_US
- אביב מגיע אחרי חורף.Spring comes after winter.This sentence demonstrates the use of אביב to state that spring follows winter.Tatoeba #1434913 by MrShoval, translation #266960 by CK
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Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אביב, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
