Delinquent in Hebrew is פורע-חוק.
It can also be said פושעני, חורג, or חורג מהחוק, depending on the meaning. Below are the vowel points, how each word is said, its gender and its plural.
פורע-חוק
noun · masculine
In English
delinquent
/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/
These are the Hebrew words for delinquent as a noun.
one who breaks the law
- פורע-חוקmasculine
These are the Hebrew words for delinquent as an adjective.
Failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation
- פושעני
- חוֹרֵגחורגkhorég
- חורג מהחוק
- פורע-חוק
These words come before and after delinquent in the list.
These are the questions people ask about delinquent in Hebrew.
How do you say delinquent in Hebrew?
delinquent in Hebrew is פורע-חוק.
What are other Hebrew words for delinquent?
Besides פורע-חוק, delinquent can be said פושעני, חוֹרֵג (khorég), or חורג מהחוק, depending on the meaning.
Is פורע-חוק masculine or feminine?
The word פורע-חוק is masculine.
How is delinquent pronounced in English?
delinquent is pronounced /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/.
The Hebrew translations, transliterations, genders and plurals on this page are adapted from Wiktionary's entry delinquent and its entries for the Hebrew words, read on 5 November 2026, and are shared under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
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