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ebraico

Hebrew; Jewish

adjective eh-BRAH-ee-koh Rare
People & Society Religion

Origin: Late Latin hebraicus, from Greek Hebraïkos

Usage Note

Ebraico refers to the Hebrew language (la lingua ebraica) or to Jewish cultural/religious identity. As a noun l'ebraico means 'Hebrew' (the language). It is distinct from israeliano (Israeli nationality) — a Jew need not be Israeli and vice versa.

Examples

"Studia la lingua ebraica all'università."

Natural Translation

She studies the Hebrew language at university.

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