Yesh Meaning: The Hebrew Word יֵשׁ Explained

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יֵשׁ

yesh

Everyday Hebrew

Meaning1. There is / there are. Used to say that something exists. 2. To have. Used with the word 'to' (ל) to say that someone has something.

HistoryThe word "yesh" is one of the oldest Hebrew words and appears in the Bible. From the very beginning, it was used to say that something is real or that it exists. Its meaning has stayed the same for thousands of years.

Example

יש חלב במקרר?

Is there milk in the fridge?

Illustration of a large brown basket overflowing with red apples on a dark wooden market stall in a sunny village square.