Yeshivish glossary term
baal
בעל
Meaning
- husband
- owner or master in other contexts
Alternate spellings
ba’al
Usage and context
In Yeshivish usage baal can mean husband, but the Hebrew word has several other meanings and requires context.
- Category
- marriage - family status
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
Her baal is learning in the next room.
Plain-English example
Her husband is studying in the next room.