רוח
ru'ach
The Hebrew word for "wind" is רוח (ru'ach).
The noun רוח refers to the movement of air, but depending on the context, it can also mean "spirit" or "soul".
Meaning: movement of air (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
ru'ach
Did you know?
- The Hebrew word רוח is a cognate with the Arabic word رُوح, meaning 'soul' or 'spirit'.
- In Hebrew, the phrase 'to go with the wind' ללכת עם הרוח can mean following the crowd or conforming to current trends rather than physical movement.
- Because רוח can mean 'spirit', a Hebrew speaker might say someone is 'full of wind' to imply they are boastful or full of hot air.
Examples in context
- אין כאן כל רוח.Here there's no wind.This sentence is useful for stating that there is no wind in a specific location.Tatoeba #2035882 by MrShoval, translation #2030204 by halfb1t
- אין פה שום רוח.There's no wind here.Tatoeba #2035883 by MrShoval, translation #2030202 by halfb1t
- אין היום רוח חזקה.There isn't much wind today.This sentence is useful for describing the strength of the wind today.Tatoeba #1410325 by MrShoval, translation #242968 by CK
- אני לא אוהב ממש את הרוחות החזקות בצפון. (Ani lo ohev mamash et ha-ru'khot ha-khazakot b'tzafon.)I'm not a big fan of the strong winds in the north.
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Example conversation
Ido and Maya are standing outside on a balcony.
- עידו Idoיש פה רוח חזקה היום.Yesh po ruach chazaka hayom.There is a strong wind here today.
- מאיה Mayaכן, אני כמעט עופה מהרוח.Ken, ani kim'at ofa meharuach.Yes, I'm almost flying from the wind.
- עידו Idoאולי נכנס פנימה בגלל הרוח?Ulai nichnas pnima biglal haruach?Maybe we should go inside because of the wind?
- מאיה Mayaאתה צודק, בוא נלך.Ata tzodek, bo nilech.You are right, let's go.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries רוח, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
