Mitan Meaning: The Hebrew Word מִתָּנָה Explained

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מַתָּנָה

mitan

Everyday Hebrew

Formsמַתָּנוֹת

MeaningSomething you give to someone to make them happy, for example on their birthday.

HistoryThis word comes from the Bible. It is built from the root that means "to give". The meaning is the same today as it was thousands of years ago.

Example

קיבלתי מתנה יפה ליום ההולדת שלי.

I got a beautiful gift for my birthday.

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Words from the same root (נ.ת.נ)

natanנָתַן