חנות
khanut
The Hebrew word for "store" is חנות (khanut).
חנות refers to a general shop or a store. If you are referring specifically to a large commercial establishment like a mall, use the term קָנִיוֹן. For a supermarket, the specific word סופרמרקט is used.
Meaning: shop (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
חנות is a feminine noun. Its plural form is חנויות.
How do you pronounce it?
khanut
Did you know?
- In Israel, many small חנויות operate on a social rhythm where owners may close the store for a few hours in the afternoon for a nap or family time, a practice less common in Western retail.
- The root of חנות is shared with the word for 'inn' or 'resting place' in biblical texts. This reflects an ancient time when a 'store' was essentially a place where travelers stopped to rest and trade.
- The word for 'shop window' is חלון ראווה, which literally translates to 'window of showing'. This phrasing treats the store window as a stage or exhibition rather than just a piece of glass.
Examples in context
- היא פתחה חנות חדשה.She opened a new store.This sentence shows how to use חנות to describe opening a new store.Tatoeba #2310459 by fekundulo, translation #1570648 by fanty
- לשמואל יש חנות דגים.Sam has a fish store.This sentence demonstrates using חנות to describe the type of store someone owns.Tatoeba #3019006 by fekundulo, translation #4863366 by AlanF_US
- יש רק חנות אחת על האי.There's only one store on the island.This sentence shows how to use חנות when discussing the number of stores in a specific location.Tatoeba #2120944 by Ramiav, translation #44904 by CK
- !יש חנות בקרבהIs there a store nearby?
- 12 more sentences on Tatoeba
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
