How to say “ah”, “refreshing” in Hebrew

ByAmi Steinberger
רענן
 
Perhaps you’ve heard of the cozy Israeli town, Raanana (רַעֲנָנָה). Perhaps you live there. I did once – I have very fond memories of the place.
 
The word רעננה means fresh when referring to something feminine, such as a city. רַעֲנָן (rah-ah-NAHN) is the masculine form.
 
I’m a bit of a zombie right now – I’ve been sitting in front of the computer for hours… But I’m also feeling refreshed – רענן.
 
Why?
 
 
 
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