עָטַף
ataf
Everyday HebrewMeaningTo put something around another thing, like paper around a gift.
HistoryThis word first appears in the Bible. It meant to cover something up or to feel weak and faint, as if your feelings are covering you completely. Today, it is mostly used to mean wrapping something, like a present.
Example
הוא עטף את המתנה בנייר יפה.
He wrapped the gift in nice paper.
