כַּעַס
ká'asmasculine
The English word "wrath" can be expressed in Hebrew as כַּעַס (ká'as) or זַעַם.
Meaning: great anger, an instance of this (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| כַּעַס | ká'as | masculine |
| זַעַם | zá'am | masculine |
Both words describe a state of great anger or an instance of intense anger.
Which one should you use?
כַּעַס is the standard, everyday word for anger or annoyance. In contrast, זַעַם is a more intense term used to convey wrath or fury.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both כַּעַס and זַעַם are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
ká'as
Did you know?
- Hebrew has a distinct word for 'righteous anger' called חֲרוֹן אַפּוּ, which literally translates to 'burning of the nose'.
- In traditional Jewish thought, the state of כַּעַס is sometimes described as a temporary form of 'insanity', as it is believed to cloud the intellect entirely.
- The root of כַּעַס is related to the idea of being 'troubled' or 'disturbed', suggesting that anger is a disruption of one's inner peace.
Examples in context
- חָרוֹן אַף אֲדֹנָי יִכָּבֵד.The burning anger of the Lord shall be revered.
- הוא הרגיש כַּעַס רב בלב שלו.hu hirgish ka'as rav belev shelo.He felt great anger in his heart.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wrath” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
