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Modern Hebrew

NOUN
  1. Hebrew used in Israel today; revived from ancient Hebrew

How To Use Modern Hebrew In A Sentence

  • The Megiddo Modern Hebrew-English Dictionary, published in Israel, correctly defines shegetz as follows: ‘unclean animal; loathsome creature, abomination colloquial - pronounced shaygets wretch, unruly youngster; Gentile youngster’. Sha With The Shiksa! | Jewschool
  • “Klei zayin”, or “instruments of weaponry” (i.e., weapons), although somewhat antiquated, is also correct modern Hebrew, and not limited to Bible classusage. The Volokh Conspiracy » Massad Defends Himself:
  • Studies include the literature of the Bible, early Jewish mysticism, Scripture commentary, and modern Hebrew literature.
  • For what it’s worth, my wife reiterates her point that “neshek,” not zayin, is the Hebrew word for “weapon,” and adds that it’s very, very rare to hear any of the other terms the reader mentions in modern Hebrew. The Volokh Conspiracy » Massad Defends Himself:
  • There is also English in modern Hebrew; the word ‘university’ for example is transliterated in Hebrew text.
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