מים
mayim
The Hebrew word for water is מים (mayim).
מים refers to the inorganic compound H₂O.
Meaning: inorganic compound H₂O (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The Hebrew word for water is grammatically plural. Because the word is plural, you must use plural adjectives and verbs when describing or acting upon water.
How do you pronounce it?
mayim
Did you know?
- The word מים shares a root with the Hebrew letter מ (Mem), which traditionally symbolizes water in Jewish mysticism and calligraphy.
- In Jewish tradition, the 'washing of the hands' involves using מים in a specific ritual manner that is distinct from hygienic cleaning.
- The word for water, מים, shares a common ancestor with the Arabic word 'ma', making it a linguistic relative of several other major Middle Eastern languages.
Examples in context
- שמן צף על מים.Oil floats on water.This sentence is useful for showing how oil interacts with מים.Tatoeba #5555572 by fekundulo, translation #5270103 by Jesse
- הרי לך מעט מים.Here's some water.This sentence is useful for offering מים.Tatoeba #1614975 by MrShoval, translation #61738 by CK
- היו לנו מעט מים.We had a little water.This sentence is useful for stating the availability of מים.Tatoeba #1244911 by Eldad, translation #247349 by CK
- היום אני רוצה לשתות מים. (Hayom ani rotzeh lishtot maim.)Today, I want to drink water.
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Example conversation
A person asks for a drink at a cafe.
- נועה Noaאפשר לקבל מים, בבקשה?Efshar lekabel mayim, bevakasha?Can I have some water, please?
- איתי Itayבטח, עם קרח או בלי?Betach, im kerach o bli?Sure, with ice or without?
- נועה Noaבלי קרח, תודה.Bli kerach, toda.Without ice, thanks.
- איתי Itayהנה המים שלך, נועה.Hine hamayim shelach, Noa.Here is your water, Noa.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries מים, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
