Building

בִּנְיָן

[binyan]

Noun
Root: ב-נ-י

Word Forms

Plural (Masc.)
בִּנְיָנִים
[binyanim]

📖 Translation

Building

A structure or edifice, used in modern Hebrew to refer to any type of construction, from a residential house to a public building.

💬 Usage Examples

הַבִּנְיָן הַזֶּה הוּא יָשָׁן מְאוֹד.

Ha-binyán ha-ze hu yashán me-ód.

This building is very old.

אֵיפֹה הַבִּנְיָן שֶׁל הַבַּנְק?

Eyfo ha-binyán shel ha-bank?

Where is the bank's building?

הֵם קוֹנִים בִּנְיָן חָדָשׁ בַּדָּרוֹם.

hem koním binyán hadásh ba-daróm.

They are buying a new building in the south.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember by associating with 'בָּנָה' (baná - to build) — a building is something that was built.

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