Hebrew · Body & Health
אף
af
Nose
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
The part of the face used for smelling and breathing.
Example
האף שלי סתום מהצינון.
My nose is blocked from a cold.
Etymology
The term 'אף' (af) means 'nose' and comes from a root denoting breath and air, connecting it to concepts of life and olfactory perception.
How & Where It’s Used
'אף' is used widely in both spoken and written forms of Hebrew in discussions about anatomy, health, and metaphorically to refer to moods or emotions.