Man
אִישׁ
[ish]
Word Forms
Feminine (Sing.)
אִשָּׁה
[isha]
Plural (Masc.)
אֲנָשִׁים
[anashim]
📖 Translation
Man
A man or person, often used in a formal or general sense to refer to an individual, distinct from 'gever' which emphasizes gender or strength.
💬 Usage Examples
הַאִם יֵשׁ כָּאן אִישׁ?
Һа́им йеш ка́н и́ш?
Is there anyone here (any person)?
הוּא אִישׁ חָכָם וְטוֹב לֵב.
Һу и́ш хаха́м вэ́ то́v lév.
He is a wise and kind man.
כָּל אִישׁ וְאִישׁ צָרִיךְ לַעֲזֹר.
Коль и́ш вэ-и́ш цари́х la'azór.
Every person must help.
💡 Memory Tip
Easy to remember if you imagine that 'ISH' is simply 'man' in its most basic form.