Panic Meaning: The Hebrew Word פָּנִיק Explained

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פָּנִיק

panic

Everyday Hebrew

MeaningA sudden, strong feeling of fear that makes you unable to think clearly.

HistoryThis word is new in Hebrew. It comes from the English word "panic". The English word itself comes from an old Greek story about a god named Pan. People believed Pan could make them feel a sudden, strong fear for no reason, especially when they were in quiet places in nature.

Example

אל תיכנס לפאניקה, הכל יהיה בסדר.

Don't get into a panic, everything will be okay.

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