בונה

Hebrew
Root
ב־נ־ה (b-n-h)

Etymology

Literally "builder", from the verb בָּנָה.

Pronunciation
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Noun

בּוֹנֶה • (boné) m (plural indefinite בּוֹנִים)

  1. beaver

References
  • “בונה” in the Hebrew Terms Database of the Academy of Hebrew Language

Further reading

Mozarabic

Etymology

Inherited from Latin bona. Compare Portuguese boa and Spanish buena.

Adjective

בונה (bwnh) f sg

  1. good
    • c. 1100, Kharja H3, section 2:
      תן בונה אלבשארה
      tn bwnh ʔlbšʔrh
      Such good news!
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