Hebrew · Nature & Environment
רוח
ruach
Wind; spirit
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
Moving air; the word also means spirit.
Example
נושבת רוח חזקה מהים.
A strong wind is blowing from the sea.
Etymology
The term 'רוח' (ruach) translates to 'wind' or 'spirit' and comes from a root denoting movement and breath. This dual meaning indicates its philosophical significance in Hebrew.
How & Where It’s Used
'רוח' is widely used in both spoken and written Hebrew, spanning formal and informal registers. It often appears in discussions related to nature and spirituality.
Literary Heritage
In the Bible, 'ruach' is used to describe divine spirit and presence, as well as physical wind, threaded throughout various religious texts.