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רוּחַ

ruach

Everyday Hebrew
MeaningAir that is moving outside.
HistoryThe word "ruach" is very old and first appears in the Bible. Its root is connected to the idea of air and breathing. At first, it meant the wind or the breath that comes out of your mouth, and from there it also came to mean the spirit inside a person, the part that is not the body.
Example

There is a strong wind today, so it's a good idea to close the window.

Illustration of a bright red kite with a blue tail flying high over green hills and grey stone cottages under a deep blue sky