Hebrew · Daily Life

דלת

delet

Door

Beginnernoun · feminine

Definition

The entrance to a room or building.

Example

סגור את הדלת, בבקשה.

Close the door, please.

Etymology

'דלת' (delet) derives from the root 'דלל', which means 'to hang' or 'to be suspended', suggesting the action of the door hanging on its hinges. This word has been used in various Semitic languages, indicating its long-standing presence in the lexicon.

How & Where It’s Used

The term is used in both formal and informal settings, typically in spoken and written language. It appears in descriptions of architectural structures and daily conversations about homes.

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