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Last Updated on November 25, 2021
Hebrew Homonyms that could confuse you.
כָּרָה – קָרַע – קֵרָה
The Hebrew language has many homonyms – words that sound the same but have different meanings and sometimes different spellings. Mostly, olim and newcomers struggle with Hebrew word spelling and so when we are confronted with similar sounding words, we are completely confused.
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FAQ: Is there an easy way to know if a word is spelled with a ה an א or an ע at the end, in Hebrew?
No, not if you’re in the majority of people who pronounce these letters the same. It’s just something you have to memorize.
Here are 6 new Hebrew words to learn
|
Hebrew Word |
Transliteration | Meaning |
|
כָּרָה |
Kara | To dig a hole / to mine |
|
כֵּרָה |
Keira | Feast or banquet |
|
קָרַע |
Kara | To rip or tear |
| קָרָה | Kara |
Happen or transpire |
| קָרָה | Kara |
Cold |
| קֵרָה | Keira |
To roof |
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