ulpan

[ ool-pahn, ool-pahn ]

noun

, plural ul·pa·nim [ool-pah-, neem].

1. an institute or school for intensive study of Hebrew, especially by immigrants to Israel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ulpan¹

1945–50; < Modern Hebrew: literally, instruction < Aramaic ūlpān

Example Sentences

After working for over a year, he had saved up enough money to pay for Ulpan fees on his own.

From The Daily Beast