How do you pronounce Neshama?

Neshama is pronounced "neh-shah-MAH". The stressed syllable is marked in capitals. It is written נשמה in Hebrew script.

Neshama Meaning in Hebrew: Pronunciation & 3 Examples

What Does Neshama Mean in Hebrew?

Neshama (נשמה, pronounced neh-shah-MAH) literally means "soul" but is used as a deeply warm term of endearment in Hebrew, similar to "my darling" or "my dear". "Neshama sheli" (my soul) is one of the most affectionate things you can say to someone. "Hu/hi neshama" (he/she is a soul) means someone is a genuinely wonderful, kind person.

How to Pronounce Neshama

נשמה

Neshamaneh-shah-MAHCapitals = stressed syllable

The Hebrew script reads right-to-left. The English transliteration uses the Israeli Sephardic pronunciation standard.

When Do Israelis Use Neshama?

"Neshama sheli" (my soul) is a profound term of endearment, deeper than motek. Used for someone you genuinely care about. Also used to call someone a good person: "hu neshama" (he's a soul / he's a sweetheart of a person). Can be used for children, partners, close friends.

Neshama in a Sentence: Examples

נשמה שלי, איך היה לך?
Neshama sheli, eikh haya lakh?
My soul, how was your day?
הוא נשמה, תמיד מוכן לעזור.
Hu neshama, tamid mukhan la'azor.
He's a sweetheart, always ready to help.
תודה, נשמה, לא ידעתי מה הייתי עושה בלעדיך.
Toda, neshama, lo yadati ma hayiti ose bilvadekha.
Thank you, dear, I don't know what I would have done without you.

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Origin of Neshama

From Hebrew/Aramaic "neshama" (נשמה: soul, breath). Deep spiritual term repurposed as everyday endearment.

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