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Haifa
KHEYE-fuh
Haifa (name) means a major port city on the Mediterranean coast in northern Israel, built along the slopes of Mount Carmel. Example: “The ferry from Cyprus docked in Haifa early in the morning.”
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A major port city on the Mediterranean coast in northern Israel, built along the slopes of Mount Carmel.
"The ferry from Cyprus docked in Haifa early in the morning."
How to use Haifa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIsrael's main port city, known for its harbour and the terraced Baha'i Gardens on Mount Carmel.
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Etymology
Traced back through Arabic and Ottoman Turkish to a Biblical Hebrew name, ultimately from a Syriac word for "rock" — likely a reference to Mount Carmel.
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What does “Haifa” mean?
The word “Haifa” means a major port city on the Mediterranean coast in northern Israel, built along the slopes of Mount Carmel. In plain terms, israel's main port city, known for its harbour and the terraced Baha'i Gardens on Mount Carmel.
How do you pronounce “Haifa”?
“Haifa” is pronounced KHEYE-fuh (/ˈxaɪfə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Haifa” in a sentence?
Here is “Haifa” used in a sentence: “The ferry from Cyprus docked in Haifa early in the morning.”
What part of speech is “Haifa”?
“Haifa” is a name.
Where does the word “Haifa” come from?
The word “Haifa” comes from Arabic. Traced back through Arabic and Ottoman Turkish to a Biblical Hebrew name, ultimately from a Syriac word for "rock" — likely a reference to Mount Carmel.
Is “Haifa” a common word?
“Haifa” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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