Hebrew · Daily Life
דלת
delet
Door
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
The entrance to a room or building.
Example
סגור את הדלת, בבקשה.
Close the door, please.
Etymology
'דלת' (delet) derives from the root 'דלל', which means 'to hang' or 'to be suspended', suggesting the action of the door hanging on its hinges. This word has been used in various Semitic languages, indicating its long-standing presence in the lexicon.
How & Where It’s Used
The term is used in both formal and informal settings, typically in spoken and written language. It appears in descriptions of architectural structures and daily conversations about homes.