How to Say "Wolf" in Hebrew - How To Say Guide

זאב

ze'ev

The Hebrew word for wolf is זאב (ze'ev).

זאב refers to the animal (noun). It is also related to the verb זלל, which means to devour.

Meaning: animal (noun)

Related words

The masculine singular noun is זאב. The plural forms are זאבים and זְאֵבִים. The feminine form, meaning she-wolf, is זאבית.

ze'ev

The name זאב is a common given name for men in Israel, though it is less frequent today than in the past.
In Jewish folklore and certain biblical interpretations, the wolf is often paired with the lamb to symbolize the ultimate reconciliation of enemies.
The word זאב is believed to have undergone metathesis, a linguistic process where two sounds or letters switch places during the evolution from its Proto-Semitic root.

אי אפשר לאלף זאב.
You cannot tame a wolf.
This sentence shows the use of זאב in the context of taming.
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אינך יכול לביית זאב.
You can't tame a wolf.
This sentence also demonstrates the use of זאב regarding taming.
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חייתי כמו זאב שנפל למלכודת.
I have been living like a wolf trapped in a snare.
This sentence uses זאב in a simile describing a trapped animal.
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הזאב הזה נראה מרשים.
This wolf looks impressive.
הזאבים מצויים ביער הקרוב.
Wolves are found in the nearby forest.
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Two friends are watching a nature documentary on TV.

איתי Itay

האם ראית פעם זאב בטבע?
ha'im ra'ita pa'am ze'ev ba'teva?
Have you ever seen a wolf in the wild?
רוטם Rotem

לא, אבל אני מאוד אוהבת אותו.
lo, aval ani me'od ohevet oto.
No, but I love it very much.
איתי Itay

הוא חיה מרשימה מאוד.
hu chaya marshima me'od.
It is a very impressive animal.
רוטם Rotem

כן, הוא נראה מאוד חזק.
ken, hu nir'e me'od chazak.
Yes, it looks very strong.

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