Hebrew

Noun

יָדִיד • ‎(yadíd) m ‎(plural indefinite יְדִידִים, singular construct יְדִיד־, plural construct יְדִידֵי־, feminine counterpart יְדִידָה) [pattern: קָטִיל]

1. A (male) platonic friend.

Usage notes

• While the synonym חָבֵר ‎(khavér) is more common in Modern Hebrew, it is ambiguous between a platonic friend and a romantic one; יָדִיד may therefore be used to avoid this ambiguity, though the question חבר חבר או רק חבר? ‎(khaver khaver o rak khaver?, “boyfriend-friend or just friend?”) is also used.

Derived terms

• יָזִיז ‎(yazíz)

Synonyms

• (friend): חָבֵר m ‎(khavér)