רֹאשׁ
rosh
Everyday HebrewFormsרָאשִׁים
Meaning1. The part of your body with your eyes, nose, and brain.
2. The person in charge of a group or a country.
3. The top of something, like a mountain.
4. The beginning of something, like a new year.
HistoryThis is a very old word that comes from ancient languages of the Middle East. It appears in the first book of the Bible, where it means "top" or "beginning". The idea of a "head" being the leader of a group is also very old and comes from the Bible.
Example
כואב לי הראש.
My head hurts.
