ירח
English meaning: Moon
Definition
The bright object seen in the sky at night.
Example
“הירח מלא הלילה.”
In English: “The moon is full tonight.”
Another example: “הירח האיר את כל החצר.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Word for the moon; common in everyday speech, songs and the Jewish lunar calendar context. Neutral; 'ירח דבש' = honeymoon.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'ירח' (yareach) comes from the Semitic root meaning 'to shine' or 'to reflect'. This term has been used historically in various contexts, including religious texts, to denote lunar cycles.
Common Collocations
- אור ירח
- ירח מלא
- ירח דבש
- ליקוי ירח
- מולד הירח
Word Forms
זכר; ר' ירחים; נסמך: ירח־
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Literary Heritage
“אַחֲרֵי מוֹתִי קִבְרוּ אוֹתִי בַּכִּנֶּרֶת”
/Acharei moti kivru oti bakineret/
“After my death, bury me by the Kineret — I will not ask for more than this shore.”
“אלוהים מרחם על ילדי הגן”
/Elohim merachem al yaldey hagan/
“God has mercy on kindergarten children, less so on school children — but on grown-ups, He has no mercy at all.”
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