ייחודי
yikhudí/jiχuˈdi/
The English word 'unique' is translated into Hebrew as ייחודי (yikhudí).
The term is used to describe something that is one of a kind.
Meaning: one of a kind (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the root י–ח–ד (y-kh-d), which relates to oneness or unity.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on gender and number: use ייחודית for the feminine singular, ייחודיים for the masculine plural and the noun form ייחודיות to express 'uniqueness'.
How do you pronounce it?
yikhudí
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, you cannot use ייחודי to mean 'very unique' in a comparative sense, as the word's very essence of 'oneness' forbids it from being graded.
- The word ייחודי is closely related to the Hebrew term for 'monotheism' because both concepts are built upon the idea of absolute singularity.
- The noun ייחודיות is frequently used in modern Israeli business to describe 'branding' and 'corporate identity'.
Examples in context
- שפה היא דבר ייחודי לאדם.Language is unique to man.This sentence uses ייחודי to show how language is a unique characteristic of humans.Tatoeba #725130 by Eldad, translation #239740 by Eldad
- הספר הזה ייחודי בכמה מובנים.This book is unique in many ways.This sentence uses ייחודי to describe a book that is unique in several respects.Tatoeba #2028000 by MrShoval, translation #2009472 by halfb1t
- לכל אתר אינטרנט כתובת ייחודית.Every website has a unique address.This sentence uses ייחודית to note that every website has a unique address.Tatoeba #684993 by Eldad, translation #682397 by Source_VOA
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Example conversation
Itamar and Maya are looking at a piece of modern art in a gallery.
- איתי Itayהיצירה הזאת ממש ייחודית.ha-yetzira ha-zot mamash yichudit.This artwork is truly unique.
- מאיה Mayaכן, יש לה סגנון מיוחד מאוד.ken, yesh la signon meyukhad me'od.Yes, it has a very special style.
- איתי Itayאני לא מכיר שום דבר כזה.ani lo makir shum davar kaze.I've never seen anything like it.
- מאיה Mayaזה בדיוק מה שהופך אותה למדהימה.ze bidiyuk ma she-hofekh ota le-madhima.That is exactly what makes it amazing.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ייחודי, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
