Way
דֶּרֶךְ
[Derekh]
Word Forms
Plural (Masc.)
דְּרָכִים
[Drakhim]
📖 Translation
Way
A path, route, method, or manner of action, used both literally (physical road) and figuratively (lifestyle, approach).
💬 Usage Examples
מָה הַדֶּרֶךְ לַתַּחֲנָה?
Ma ha'derekh la'tachanah?
What is the way to the station?
זֶה לֹא הַדֶּרֶךְ שֶׁלִּי לְהִתְנַהֵג.
Ze lo ha'derekh sheli l'hitnaheg.
This is not my way of behaving (this is not my method).
הַדֶּרֶךְ אֲרֻכָּה, אֲבָל נַגִּיעַ.
Ha'derekh arukkah, aval nagia.
The way is long, but we will arrive.
💡 Memory Tip
Remember that 'way' (דֶּרֶךְ) sounds a bit like 'director', who shows you the way.