Hebrew · Travel & Places

חנות

chanut

Shop

Beginnernoun · feminine

Definition

A place where goods are sold.

Example

ברחוב הזה יש הרבה חנויות.

There are many shops on this street.

Etymology

'חנות' (chanut) comes from the Hebrew root 'ח-נ-ת', which relates to the action of providing or selling. It has been a fundamental term since the establishment of trade practices in ancient times.

How & Where It’s Used

'חנות' is used in both spoken and written Hebrew and commonly appears in both formal and informal settings, especially relating to commerce and shopping in urban and rural areas.

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