Hebrew language
[ˈhiːbruː ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ]
nounfeminine
língua hebraica
1. A Semitic language spoken primarily in Israel, with ancient roots dating back thousands of years, revived as a modern spoken language in the 19th and 20th centuries
Hebrew language is the official language of Israel and is spoken by millions of people worldwide.
A língua hebraica é a língua oficial de Israel e é falada por milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo.
2. The classical form of the language used in biblical and religious texts, also known as Biblical Hebrew
The Hebrew language of the Torah differs significantly from modern spoken Hebrew.
A língua hebraica da Torá difere significativamente do hebraico moderno falado.
3. Modern Hebrew (Ivrit), the contemporary form used in daily communication in Israel
Young Israelis learn the Hebrew language in school as their native tongue.
Os jovens israelitas aprendem a língua hebraica na escola como sua língua materna.
Hebrew language holds significant cultural importance in both Jewish and Israeli contexts. In Brazil, with its large Jewish population particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, the language is studied in Jewish schools and cultural centers. In the USA, Hebrew is taught in Jewish institutions, synagogues, and universities. The revival of Hebrew as a spoken language in the 19th-20th centuries is considered a unique linguistic phenomenon.
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