ארמגדון
The English word armageddon is translated into Hebrew as ארמגדון.
ארמגדון refers to a catastrophic or great conflict, especially one regarded as likely to destroy the human race or the world.
Meaning: catastrophic or great conflict, especially one regarded as likely to destroy the human race or the world (noun)
Did you know?
- The word ארמגדון is a loanword from English. While the concept originates from the biblical site of הר מגידו ('Mount Megiddo'), the specific term ארמגדון was adopted into modern Hebrew from the English 'Armageddon'.
- If you were to use the original Hebrew components, you would say הר מגדון, which literally translates to 'Mount Megiddo'.
- In Hebrew, ארמגדון is often used colloquially to describe any chaotic situation or a massive failure, not just the end of the world. A messy office or a failed project can be called an ארמגדון.
Examples in context
- הם מדברים על ארמגדון גרעיני.hem medabrim al armageddon gerani.They are talking about a nuclear Armageddon.
Example conversation
Maya and Daniel are discussing a news report about global tensions.
- דניאל Danielראית את החדשות היום?ra-ita et ha-khadashot hayom?Did you see the news today?
- מאיה Mayaכן, זה נשמע כמו התחלה של ארמגדון.ken, ze nishma kmo hatkhala shel armageddon.Yes, it sounds like the beginning of armageddon.
- דניאל Danielאתה באמת חושב שזה יקרה?ata be-emet khoshev she-ze yikre?Do you really think it will happen?
- מאיה Mayaאני מקווה שלא, דניאל.ani mekava she-lo, Daniel.I hope not, Daniel.
