נָכוֹן
nachon
Everyday HebrewFormsנְכוֹנָה / נְכוֹנִים / נְכוֹנוֹת
Comparativeיוֹתֵר נָכוֹן
Superlativeהֲכִי נָכוֹן
MeaningSomething that is right or true.
HistoryThis word comes from the Bible. It is from a root that means to be steady, firm, or prepared. In the Bible, it described something that was set up and would not fall. Today, we use it for an idea or an answer that is firm and true.
Example
זה נכון?
Is that right?
