Night
לַיְלָה
[Laila]
Word Forms
Plural (Fem.)
לֵילוֹת
📖 Translation
Night
The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise, used both literally and figuratively (e.g., 'a difficult night').
💬 Usage Examples
כְּבָר מְאֻחָר, הַלַּיְלָה כָּבֵה.
Kvar meukhar, halaila kaveh.
It is already late, the night is dark (deep).
אֵיךְ הָיָה הַלַּיְלָה שֶׁלְּךָ?
Eikh haya halaila shelkha?
How was your night?
אֲנִי לֹא יָכוֹל לִישׁוֹן בַּלַּיְלָה.
Ani lo yakhol lishon balaila.
I cannot sleep at night.
💡 Memory Tip
The word 'Laila' sounds similar to a dog's 'bark' (лай) which happens at night.