rose
אַלָה
[ala]
Word Forms
Feminine (Sing.)
אַלָה
[ala]
📖 Translation
rose
This verb signifies physical upward movement, an increase in value or cost, and the act of immigrating to Israel (making Aliyah).
💬 Usage Examples
הוּא עָלָה בַּמַּדְרֵגוֹת לַקּוֹמָה הַשְּׁלִישִׁית.
Hu alah ba-madregot la-koma ha-shlishit.
He went up the stairs to the third floor.
הַמְּחִיר עָלָה מְאוֹד הַחֹדֶשׁ.
Ha-mechir alah me'od ha-chodesh.
The price rose a lot this month.
הוּא עָלָה לְיִשְׂרָאֵל מֵרוּסְיָה.
Hu alah le-Yisrael me-Rusya.
He immigrated to Israel from Russia.
💡 Memory Tip
Imagine you are rising (ala) up a mountain to see the whole world.