friend

English translation: yadid (m.) - yedida (f.)

03:17 Sep 20, 2005
Hebrew to English translations [Non-PRO]
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
Hebrew term or phrase: friend
I want to know how to say friend in Hebrew. Please don't use Hebrew letters.
Tracy Appleyard
English translation:yadid (m.) - yedida (f.)
Explanation:
A man or boy is a yadid, a woman or girl is a yedida.

khaver/khavera tends to be used for boyfriend/girlfriend in that context. It's also a (political) comrade, also a member of a club.
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5 +2yadid (m.) - yedida (f.)
Eynati
5xaver (or yedid)
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xaver (or yedid)


Explanation:
xaver (het bet resh) tends more toward buddy, comrade, while yedid might indicate a platonic friend, or a soulmate.

judithyf
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Native speaker of: English

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neutral  Eynati: xaver is also (life-)partner. It's yadid.
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yadid (m.) - yedida (f.)


Explanation:
A man or boy is a yadid, a woman or girl is a yedida.

khaver/khavera tends to be used for boyfriend/girlfriend in that context. It's also a (political) comrade, also a member of a club.

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agree  Suzan Chin
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