מַעֲרָב
ma'arávmasculine
In Hebrew, west is translated as מַעֲרָב (ma'aráv). Wiktionary also lists יָם (yam).
Meaning: compass point (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| מַעֲרָב | ma'aráv | masculine |
| יָם | yam | masculine |
The word מַעֲרָב refers to the compass point west. It is also used to refer to the Western world or Western culture.
What does it mean word for word?
The word מַעֲרָב is etymologically related to the concept of evening.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To use west as an adjective (western), you use the form מַעֲרָבִי.
How do you pronounce it?
ma'aráv
Did you know?
- In casual conversation or on maps, Israelis often use the word יָם, which literally means 'sea', to denote west.
- While מַעֲרָב refers to the west, the opposite direction, east, is מִזְרָח, which shares a root with the word for 'sunrise'.
- Because of its connection to the setting sun, מַעֲרָב implies the concept of 'end' or 'conclusion' in many linguistic contexts.
Example sentences for Hebrew are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “west” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
