Motsa haruakh (מוצא הרוח) means windward in Hebrew.
It can also mean to windward. It is a masculine noun, and the Hebrew dictionary's own definitions are below.
windward, to windward
The stress falls on the part in bold.
The dictionary gives 2 meanings for Motsa haruakh.
The definitions are in Hebrew, as the dictionary writes them.
- 1הכיוון שממנו "יוצאת" הרוח. המונח משמש לציון כיוונים יחסיים בתוך ספינת מפרשים וממנה החוצה.
- 2במוצא הרוח, אל מוצא הרוח: בצד הספינה הפונה למוצא הרוח; לעבר מוצא הרוח.
The word Motsa haruakh is a masculine noun.
- Written with vowel points
- מוֹצָא הַרוּחַ
- Written without vowel points
- מוצא הרוח
- Said
- motsa haruakh
- Gematria
- 356
This is how Motsa haruakh is said in other languages.
- English
- windward, to windward
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What does Motsa haruakh (מוצא הרוח) mean in Hebrew?
Motsa haruakh (מוצא הרוח) means windward and to windward. It is said motsa haruakh, with the stress on tsa.
What is a synonym for Motsa haruakh (מוצא הרוח)?
Words that mean nearly the same as Motsa haruakh (מוצא הרוח) are מעלה הרוח, מעל הרוח, צד הגלי, and צד גלוי לרוח.
What is the opposite of Motsa haruakh (מוצא הרוח)?
Words that mean the opposite of Motsa haruakh (מוצא הרוח) are מבוא הרוח, מורד הרוח, מתחת לרוח, צד החסי, and צד חסוי מן הרוח.
Is Motsa haruakh (מוצא הרוח) masculine or feminine?
The word Motsa haruakh (מוצא הרוח) is a masculine noun.
The definitions, pronunciation, synonyms and translations on this page are adapted from the entry מוצא הרוח of the Hebrew Wiktionary, read on 1 November 2026, and are shared under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.