Israelis chose the Hebrew word for “homecoming” as the word of the year, the Academy of the Hebrew Language announced Thursday. The Academy asked the public for suggestions for words that summarized ...

(RNS) — The Hebrew word for “turkey” can be translated as “thanksgiving.” And it has nothing to do with the fact that the bird is traditionally part of American Thanksgiving feasts. It is, rather, the ...

That last one? “Barm” refers to the froth on fermenting beer or yeast… so apparently, a few bakers and brewers snuck into the data too. When researchers grouped the 1,000 most-searched definitions by ...

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Beyond words, let us first look at word order. Modern Hebrew, as I will mention below again, is shaped after modern English languages. Ego-enlarging as they seem to be, they have the subject come ...

Language is ever-changing. New words are constantly being added to the dictionary, and some definitions even shift over time. This fact may make it challenging to keep your vocabulary sharp. If you’ve ...

To mark Tuesday’s annual Hebrew Language Day, the Academy of the Hebrew Language has announced its word of 2024: “hostages.” However, in more modern times, the Academy said, the word hatuf has been ...

Can you believe it’s already time to wrap up another year? Before we dive headfirst into holiday craziness, let’s talk about something fun and life-changing: your Word of the Year for 2026. If you’ve ...

Merriam-Webster has added 200 new words and definitions to its dictionary. The new additions are added based on widespread use over time, and offer a window into the world today, according to ...