how to say “an effort” in Hebrew

ByAmi Steinberger
מַאֲמָץ
 
The Hebrew word for courage and valor is אֹמֶץ (OH-mets). The word for an effort or exertion, or an act of valor is מַאֲמָץ (mah-ah-MAHTS). For example, אֲנִי עוֹשֶׂה מַאֲמָץ לֶאֱכוֹל בָּרִיא (ah-NEE oh-SEH mah-ah-MAHTS le-eh-KHOHL bah-REE) – I make an effort to eat healthy.
 
To make an effort, often a physical one, is לְהִתְאַמֵּץ (le-heet-ah-METS). A synonym is לְהִשְׁתַּדֵּל (le-heesh-tah-DEHL) – this is to make an effort requiring dedication. 
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