Hebraism

Pronunciation: /ˈhiˈbɹɑˈɪzəm/

Hebraism (noun)

  1. A way of speaking or writing that shows influence from Hebrew, often in grammar, word choice, or sentence structure.
  2. An idea, belief, or practice that comes from Jewish tradition and is used to describe Jewish life or thought.

Examples

  • The author used a Hebraism to shape the sentence rhythm.
  • Students notice a Hebraism when translations sound too direct.