Achvah Meaning: The Hebrew Word אַחֲוָה Explained

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אַחֲוָה

achvah

Formal Hebrew

MeaningA feeling of closeness and friendship between people in a group, like they are all brothers and sisters in a family.

HistoryThis word comes from the Hebrew word "ach" which means "brother". It first appeared in the Bible, in the book of Zechariah, to describe the special bond between people who are like family to each other.

Example

יש אחווה גדולה בין החיילים ביחידה.

There is a strong feeling of friendship between the soldiers in the unit.

Illustration of three villagers, an older woman, a young man, and a young woman, sitting closely on a wooden bench in a villa