Hatikvah

[ Sephardic Hebrew hah-teek-vah; Ashkenazic Hebrew hah-tik-vaw; English hah-tik-vuh ]

noun

1. the national anthem of Israel.

Example Sentences

Along with the American national anthem, attendees will sing Hatikvah, the Israeli national anthem, and offer special prayers for those who are missing and wounded.

From New York Times

“Tonight it’s a little bit more weird, having the national anthem played prior to `Hatikvah,’” Holtz said after the game against the U.S.

From Seattle Times

A lawmaker from Mr. Bennett’s party was filmed singing Hatikvah, Israel’s national anthem, as part of a small group in the sacred compound on Sunday along with another former lawmaker from Mr. Bennett’s camp.

From New York Times

The rugby players and few spectators rose as Hatikvah, the Israeli national anthem, blared over the grassy field and through rows of skyscrapers.

From Seattle Times

Normally at Yeshiva, players stand for both the Star Spangled Banner and Israel’s national anthem, the Hatikvah, the Yeshiva paper said.

From The Guardian