יין \ יַיִן
yáyinmasculine
The Hebrew word for wine is יין \ יַיִן (yáyin). Wiktionary also lists חמר \ חֶמֶר (khémer).
Meaning: alcoholic beverage made from grapes (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| יין \ יַיִן | yáyin | masculine |
| חמר \ חֶמֶר | khémer | Biblical, masculine, poetic |
The term refers to an alcoholic beverage made from grapes.
Which one should you use?
While יין \ יַיִן is the standard word for wine in modern Hebrew, the form חמר \ חֶמֶר (khémer) is specifically used in Biblical or poetic contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
יין \ יַיִן is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
yáyin
Did you know?
- In ancient Israel, יין was often produced from raisins that were soaked in water and fermented, rather than just pressed fresh grapes.
- In Jewish tradition, יין is used in the 'Kiddush' ceremony to sanctify the Sabbath and holidays, making it a central element of religious ritual rather than just a drink.
- The word יין is a cognate of the Arabic word for wine, showing a deep linguistic link between the two Semitic languages.
Examples in context
- אנא תן לי כוס יין, בבקשה.Please give me a glass of wine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wine” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries חמר, יין, CC BY-SA 4.0.
