Sabra Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsɑbɹə

SAH-bruh

UK

sˈæbɹɐ

SAB-ruh

Definition

A "sabra" is a Jewish person born in Israel, especially as opposed to someone who immigrated to Israel. The word also refers to the prickly pear cactus, which is used as a symbol for native Israelis.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in discussions about Israeli identity and culture. Can be both a positive and neutral label. The cactus comparison refers to being tough on the outside but soft inside, a stereotype of native Israelis.

• Spanish: sabrá - judío nacido en Israel
• Portuguese (BR): sabrá - judeu nascido em Israel
• Portuguese (PT): sabrá - judeu nascido em Israel
• Chinese (Simplified): 沙布拉 (以色列本土出生的犹太人)
• Chinese (Traditional): 沙布拉（以色列本土出生的猶太人）
• Hindi: सबरा (इज़राइल में जन्मा यहूदी)
• Arabic: صبرا (يهودي مولود في إسرائيل)
• Bengali: সাবরা (ইসরায়েলে জন্মগ্রহণকারী ইহুদি) - কাঁটা নাশপাতি (ক্যাকটাস)
• Russian: сабра - опунция (кактус)
• Japanese: サブラ（イスラエル生まれのユダヤ人） - サボテンの一種（ウチワサボテン）
• Vietnamese: sabra (người Do Thái sinh tại Israel) - xương rồng lê gai
• Korean: 사브라 (이스라엘 태생 유대인) - 선인장(가시배)
• Turkish: sabra (İsrail doğumlu Yahudi) - hint inciri (kaktüs)
• Urdu: سبرہ (اسرائیل میں پیدا ہونے والا یہودی) - کانٹوں والا ناشپاتی (کیکٹس)
• Indonesian: sabra (orang Yahudi kelahiran Israel) - kaktus berduri (prickly pear)

Example Sentences

My grandmother is a sabra who was born in Tel Aviv.

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A sabra usually speaks Hebrew as their first language.

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The sabra is a symbol of Israeli culture.

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People say a sabra is tough on the outside but gentle inside.

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Not every Israeli you meet is a sabra, some came from other countries.

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He takes pride in being a sabra, born and raised in Jerusalem.

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