עֶשֶׂר
éserfeminine
The English word 'ten' is translated into Hebrew as עֶשֶׂר (éser) or עֲשָׂרָה.
Meaning: the cardinal number occurring after 9 and before 11 (num)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| עֶשֶׂר | éser | feminine |
| עֲשָׂרָה | asara | masculine |
The phrase refers to the cardinal number occurring after 9 and before 11.
Which one should you use?
Unlike English, the word for ten in Hebrew changes its form based on the gender of the noun being counted: use עֶשֶׂר for feminine nouns and עֲשָׂרָה for masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
éser
Did you know?
- In the Hebrew alphabet, the letter י (Yod) has the numerical value of ten. It is the smallest letter, yet it represents the first double-digit number in the system.
- A מִנְיָן is a quorum of ten Jewish adults required for certain prayers. The word is derived from the root for 'counting' and specifically refers to the threshold of ten people.
- In Jewish tradition, the number ten is deeply sacred, representing the 'Ten Commandments' and the 'Ten Utterances' used to create the world.
Examples in context
- יש עֶשֶׂר תמונות יפות.yesh eser tmunot yafot.There are ten beautiful pictures.
Example conversation
Noa and Itay are counting items in a gift shop.
- נועה Noaכמה כדורים יש בתוך הקופסה?Kama kadurim yesh betoch hakufsa?How many balls are in the box?
- איתי Itayיש שם עֶשֶׂר כדורים.Yesh sham eser kadurim.There are ten balls there.
- נועה Noaזה מספיק עבורנו.Ze maspik avorenu.That is enough for us.
- איתי Itayבוא נקנה אותם.Bo nikne otam.Let's buy them.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ten” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
