Hebrew · Body & Health

ראש

rosh

Head

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

The top part of the body; rosh hashana means head of the year.

Example

כואב לי הראש.

My head hurts.

Etymology

The word 'ראש' (rosh) means 'head' and stems from a root that conveys ideas of beginnings or leadership. It's foundational in both physical and metaphorical contexts.

How & Where It’s Used

'ראש' is used across formal and informal registers in discussions about anatomy, leadership, and significance, appearing in spoken and written forms.

Literary Heritage

The term is frequently mentioned in biblical texts referring to leadership, such as 'ראש המשיח' (the head of the Messiah).

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