Prune in Hebrew is זָמַר (zamár).
It can also be said קנב, depending on the meaning. Below are the vowel points, how each word is said, its gender and its plural.
prune
/pɹuːn/ /pɹun/
The stress falls on the vowel in colour.
These are the Hebrew words for prune as a verb.
trim a tree or shrub
- זָמַרזמרzamárIn the Hebrew dictionary
(figuratively) cut down or shorten
- קִנֵּבקנבqinnév
This is more about the Hebrew word זָמַר.
- Written with vowel points
- זָמַר
- Written without vowel points
- זמר
- Said
- zamár
- Its meanings in English
- prune, to prune, especially a grapevine
The Hebrew dictionary's page for זמר, with its synonyms and rhymes
These words come before and after prune in the list.
These are the questions people ask about prune in Hebrew.
How do you say prune in Hebrew?
prune in Hebrew is זָמַר, said zamár. Without vowel points it is written זמר.
What are other Hebrew words for prune?
Besides זמר, prune can be said קִנֵּב (qinnév), depending on the meaning.
What else does זמר mean in English?
Besides prune, זמר can mean to prune, especially a grapevine.
How is prune pronounced in English?
prune is pronounced /pɹuːn/, /pɹun/.
The Hebrew translations, transliterations, genders and plurals on this page are adapted from Wiktionary's entry prune and its entries for the Hebrew words, read on 5 November 2026, and are shared under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.