noun
hin
HIHN
Hin (noun) means an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure, roughly 3.8 litres. Example: “The old text specifies a hin of oil for the offering.”
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An ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure, roughly 3.8 litres.
"The old text specifies a hin of oil for the offering."
How to use hin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old biblical measure of volume for liquids, used in ancient texts.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hins
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Etymology
From Hebrew הִין via Latin and Middle English.
Rhymes for hin
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What does “hin” mean?
The word “hin” means an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure, roughly 3.8 litres. In plain terms, an old biblical measure of volume for liquids, used in ancient texts.
How do you pronounce “hin”?
“Hin” is pronounced HIHN (/ˈhɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “hin” in a sentence?
Here is “hin” used in a sentence: “The old text specifies a hin of oil for the offering.”
What part of speech is “hin”?
“Hin” is a noun.
Where does the word “hin” come from?
The word “hin” comes from Latin. From Hebrew הִין via Latin and Middle English.
