מַיִם
mayim
Everyday HebrewFormsמֵי
MeaningThe clear liquid that we drink, wash with, and that is in rivers and seas.
HistoryThis is one of the oldest Hebrew words, appearing in the first sentence of the Bible. The ending "-ayim" is often used for things that come in pairs, like hands or eyes. Some people think this is because ancient people saw two kinds of water: water from the sky and water from the earth.
Example
I want to drink water.
