Rest
מְנוּחָה
[menukha]
📖 Translation
Rest
A state of tranquility, absence of activity or work; a break or relaxation, often used in the context of a holiday, weekend, or a moment of quiet.
💬 Usage Examples
אֲנִי צָרִיךְ קְצָת מְנוּחָה אַחֲרֵי הַיּוֹם הָאָרֹךְ.
Aní tsaríkh ktsát menukhá aharéy ha-yom ha-arókh.
I need a little rest after the long day.
בְּיוֹם הַשַּׁבָּת יֵשׁ לָנוּ מְנוּחָה מֵהָעֲבוֹדָה.
Be-yom ha-shabát yesh lánu menukhá me-ha-avodá.
On Shabbat, we have rest from work.
הַתִּינוֹק נִרְדַּם בְּמְנוּחָה עֲמֻקָּה.
ha-tinok nirdam be-menukhá amuká.
The baby fell into a deep, peaceful sleep.
💡 Memory Tip
Easy to remember if you associate it with the Russian word 'nuzhno' (meaning 'needed' or 'must'), as in 'you need to rest'.