pa'al

proper noun

The simplest and most common Hebrew verb conjugation pattern (binyan), without any characteristic prefix or gemination.

Similar
kalqal
OriginHebrew פָּעַל →
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Meanings

proper noun

alternative paal

  1. Hebrewrarehuman sciencesThe simplest and most common Hebrew verb conjugation pattern (binyan), without any characteristic prefix or gemination.

    Synonyms: kal, qal

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe simplest and most common Hebrew verb conjugation pattern (binyan), without any characteristic prefix or gemination.

Similar
kalqal
Also see
binyan pa'al

Origin

  1. Hebrewפָּעַל
  2. Englishpa'al

From Hebrew פָּעַל (pa'ál), which is the dictionary form of this conjugation as applied to the Hebrew root פ־ע־ל (p-`-l) related to action.

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APA

pa'al. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pa'al

MLA

“pa'al.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pa'al. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pa'al,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pa'al.

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