חתונה \ חֲתֻנָּה
khatunáfeminine
The Hebrew word for wedding is חתונה \ חֲתֻנָּה (khatuná).
The word חתונה is used to refer to both the ceremony itself and the event/party celebrating the marriage.
Meaning: marriage ceremony (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To express 'the wedding of [someone]', use the construct state form חתונת. The plural form of חתונה is חתונות.
How do you pronounce it?
khatuná
Did you know?
- It is a common custom for guests to break a glass at the end of the חתונה. This tradition serves several purposes, including remembering the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.
- While 'khatuná' refers to the event, Israelis often use the word 'chuppah' to refer to the entire wedding ceremony, named after the canopy under which the couple stands.
- The word חתונה shares a root with the word for 'bridegroom', חתן. This root is related to the idea of binding or joining two people together.
Examples in context
- החתונה שלהם תתקיים ביום שישי הקרוב.Their wedding will take place this upcoming Friday.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wedding” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
