אחדות
achdut
The Hebrew word for 'unity' is אחדות (achdut).
The term refers to a state of being one or undivided.
Meaning: state of being one or undivided (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun אחדות is derived from the root א–ח–ד, which means 'one'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun אחדות is feminine in grammatical gender.
How do you pronounce it?
achdut
Did you know?
- The root א-ח-ד also appears in the word אחד (ekhad), which is the same word used in the 'Shema Yisrael' prayer to declare that God is 'one'.
- While אחדות means 'unity', the word אחדות can also describe 'oneness' in a mystical sense, referring to the lack of distinction between the creator and the universe.
- The suffix -ות used in אחדות is a common way to turn an adjective into an abstract noun, similar to how English uses '-ness' in 'oneness'.
Examples in context
- הרעיון המרכזי בנאום שלו היה אחדות.The main idea in his speech was unity.This sentence shows how to use אחדות when discussing a central idea in a speech.Tatoeba #1421071 by MrShoval, translation #807333 by Source_VOA
- הארגון חסר אחדות.This organization lacks unity.This sentence illustrates how to express a lack of אחדות within an organization.Tatoeba #5725082 by fekundulo, translation #58046 by al_ex_an_der
- אנחנו צריכים אחדות במשפחה שלנו.anachnu tzrichim achdut bamishpacha shelanu.We need unity in our family.
Example conversation
Noa and Itai are discussing the current political atmosphere.
- נועה Noaאיתי, אתה מרגיש אחדות בין האנשים?Itai, ata margish achdut bein ha'anashim?Itai, do you feel unity among the people?
- איתי Itayזה נראה לי שחסרה לנו אחדות כרגע.Ze nir'e li shechaserah lanu achdut kereg'a.It seems to me that we lack unity right now.
- נועה Noaזה נכון, זה מצער מאוד.Ze nachon, ze metza'er me'od.That's true, it is very saddening.
- איתי Itayאנחנו חייבים למצוא דרך להתאחד.Anachnu chayavim limtzo derech lehitached.We must find a way to unite.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
