House
בַּיִת
[Bayit]
Word Forms
Plural (Masc.)
בָּתִּים
[Batim]
📖 Translation
House
The primary meaning is a structure intended for dwelling; a residence, and in modern Hebrew, it is also used to mean 'company' or 'firm' (e.g., בית ספר - school, בית דפוס - printing house).
💬 Usage Examples
אֵיפֹה הַבַּיִת שֶׁלְּךָ?
Eifo ha-bayit shelkha?
Where is your house?
הַבַּיִת הַזֶּה גָּדוֹל מְאוֹד.
Ha-bayit ha-zeh gadol me'od.
This house is very big.
אֲנִי חוֹזֵר לַבַּיִת עַכְשָׁו.
Ani chozer la-bayit akhshav.
I am returning home now.
💡 Memory Tip
Remember: 'Bayit' is the place where one 'enters' (בית - house).