Hebrew Word of the Day
דלת
/de-LET/ • noun (feminine) — 8th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: door (a hinged or sliding barrier used to open/close an entrance)
Examples
- אני סוגר את הדלת כשאני יוצא.
(I close the door when I leave.) - הדלת בחדר המדרגות צריכה שמן כי היא נצמדה.
(The stairwell door needs oil because it's sticking.) - הוא דפק על הדלת ולא נכנס עד שהתשובה ניתנה.
(He knocked on the door and did not enter until he was answered.)
Synonyms
- פתח
- שער
דלת is the common word for a physical door in Hebrew. It is feminine; the plural is דלתות (de-LE-tot). Common verbs used with it are לפתוח (to open) and לסגור (to close). It can also be used metaphorically (e.g., "דלת להזדמנות" — a door to opportunity).
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