Hebrew-Hebrew Dictionaries

As a supplement to my previous post about Hebrew dictionaries, which focused on online, translation dictionaries, I wanted to add some resources for Hebrew-Hebrew dictionaries, which will be more helpful for creating a Hebrew-only environment for yourself.

In terms of actual books, the Milon Even Shoshan has always come highly recommended to me by my professors. It comes in a few different editions, from the comprehensive 6-volume set, to the condensed 1-volume edition (which I have).

Now, unfortunately, it’s not often practical to carry around a dictionary like the Even Shoshan (six volumes OR one…), which is where the Internet comes in. It’s a tad harder to find Hebrew-Hebrew dictionaries online than it is to find Hebrew-English ones, but they’re still out there. One in particular that I’ve found useful is the מילון רב לשוני. This site actually has a number of languages available, including Arabic, English, and Russian, but the most useful for you will be the Hebrew-Hebrew one.

Back on your iPhone, the Milon Even Shoshan is also available in the form of an iPhone app, as are other dictionaries, like Milon Sapir. A few words of caution, though: the Even Shoshan app costs $2.99, and the Milon Sapir has both a free and a pay app, but I have no experience with the former, and limited experience with the latter, so proceed with caution when spending money.