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Hebrew Double Meanings Trivia Quiz

Many words in Hebrew have two or more different translations. I will tell you one, and you have to figure out the other.

A multiple-choice quiz by leppi. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
leppi

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
282,682

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
457

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Hebrew word "Shalom" means "Peace" in English. It can also mean: Hint

Hello

Bottle

A type of greasy food

Butterfly

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Hebrew word "Av" means "Father" in English. It can also mean: Hint

Handy man

Potato Chips

A month in the Hebrew calendar

Well-being

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Hebrew word "ben" means "son" in English. It can also mean: Hint

Under

Between

Above

Across

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Hebrew word "Al" means "on" in English. It can also mean: Hint

for

don't

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Hebrew word "El" means "To" in English. It can also mean: Hint

God

Dew

Chicken

herring

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Hebrew phrase "Chaval al Hazman!" means "What a waste of time!" in English. It can also mean: Hint

Get out of my way!

Time never stops

Wow!

What time is it?

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Hebrew word "Lo" means "no" in English. It can also mean: Hint

to him

to them

to her

they

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Hebrew word "L'olam" means "forever" in English. It can also mean: Hint

to my God

never

I love you

peace grace your days

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Hebrew word "Mishkan" refers to "the Tabernacle" (Portable temple built by Moses and the Israelites after leaving Egypt) in English. It also means: Hint

curtains

drippings

faith

dwelling

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Hebrew word "Ken" means "yes" in English. It can also mean: Hint

house

affirmative action

straw

nest

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Hebrew word "Shalom" means "Peace" in English. It can also mean:

Answer: Hello

The Arabic equivalent of "Shalom" is "Salaam". It can also mean "goodbye" or "farewell".

2. The Hebrew word "Av" means "Father" in English. It can also mean:

Answer: A month in the Hebrew calendar

Av is considered to be the saddest month and the happiest month. The Ninth of Av is a fast day commemorating the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, which took place about 655 years apart. The fifteenth of Av is often considered the Jewish equivalent of Valentines day.

3. The Hebrew word "ben" means "son" in English. It can also mean:

Answer: Between

Ben as in "son" is spelled Bet Nun. Ben as in "between" is spelled Bet Yud Nun.

4. The Hebrew word "Al" means "on" in English. It can also mean:

Answer: don't

Al as in "on" is spelled Ayin Lamed. Al as in "don't" is spelled Aleph Lamed.

5. The Hebrew word "El" means "To" in English. It can also mean:

Answer: God

The term El for God is more commonly used in the bible then in daily Hebrew language.

6. The Hebrew phrase "Chaval al Hazman!" means "What a waste of time!" in English. It can also mean:

Answer: Wow!

Many tourists are often shocked when they hear an Israeli say that the view is a "waste of time." Not understanding that they are simply awed by the view. It can also mean "f'get about it", "out of this world", "unbelievable", "shame" or various other phrases in slang.

7. The Hebrew word "Lo" means "no" in English. It can also mean:

Answer: to him

Lo as in "no" is spelled Lamed Aleph. Lo as is "to him" is spelled Lamed Vav. It is a common mistake among new Hebrew learners.

8. The Hebrew word "L'olam" means "forever" in English. It can also mean:

Answer: never

The word "L'olam" will mean never in a sentence with a negative connotation.

9. The Hebrew word "Mishkan" refers to "the Tabernacle" (Portable temple built by Moses and the Israelites after leaving Egypt) in English. It also means:

Answer: dwelling

The term Mishkan as the the Tabernacle is derived from the fact that the Tabernacle is the Dwelling of God.

10. The Hebrew word "Ken" means "yes" in English. It can also mean:

Answer: nest

Ken as in "yes" is spelled Kaf Nun. Ken as is "nest" is spelled Kuf Nun.

Source: Author leppi

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