אמת
emét/ʔaˈmitt/
The Hebrew word for "truth" is אמת (emét).
אמת is used to express conformity to fact or reality.
Meaning: conformity to fact or reality (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun אמת is feminine. If you wish to use the adjective form meaning "true", use אמיתי.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is emét.
Did you know?
- The word אמת is composed of the first א, middle מ and last ת letters of the Hebrew alphabet. This symbolizes that truth encompasses everything from beginning to end.
- The word אמת shares the same linguistic root as the word 'Amen', which is used globally to signify 'so be it' or 'certainly'.
- In Hebrew, the root א־מ־ן is used to describe a 'craftsman' or 'artist' as an אומן. This suggests that truth and artistic mastery both require a foundation of trust and skill.
Examples in context
- אין בכך מילת אמת.There is not a word of truth in it.This sentence shows how to express that something contains no truth using אמת.Tatoeba #6053285 by fekundulo, translation #2858253 by rsankarpillai
- השמועה אין בה אמת.There is no truth to the rumor.This sentence demonstrates how to state that there is no truth in a rumor using אמת.Tatoeba #1443258 by MrShoval, translation #5266694 by AlanF_US
- אולי טום דובר אמת.Maybe Tom is telling the truth.This sentence illustrates the phrase for telling the truth using אמת.Tatoeba #4111515 by Eldad, translation #3201197 by CK
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Example conversation
Noa and Ido are discussing a news report.
- נועה Noaהאם יש בזה אמת?Ha'im yesh beze emet?Is there truth in this?
- עידו Idoאני לא בטוח שזו האמת.Ani lo batuach shezo ha'emet.I am not sure that this is the truth.
- נועה Noaאני מחפשת רק את האמת.Ani mechapeset rak et ha'emet.I am only looking for the truth.
- עידו Idoהאמת תמיד תתגלה.Ha'emet tamid titgale.The truth will always be revealed.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry אמת, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אמת, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
