חרוזים
charuzim
The English phrase "beads" is translated into Hebrew as חרוזים (charuzim).
חרוזים refers to small decorative objects with a hole for stringing, which are used to create jewelry or other ornaments.
How does it change in a sentence?
חרוזים is a masculine plural noun. The singular form of the word is חרוז, which means "bead".
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization of חרוזים is charuzim.
Did you know?
- The word חרוז can also refer to a 'rhyme' in Hebrew poetry, linking the physical connection of beads to the linguistic connection of sounds.
- While in English we might say 'bead of sweat', in Hebrew, one would typically use a different word for a droplet, as חרוז implies a decorative or structured connection.
- While חרוזים describes the objects, the act of stringing them is often associated with the word שורה, which means both a 'row' of beads and a 'line' of poetry.
Example conversation
Itay and Maya are crafting jewelry together.
- איתי Itayמאיה, איפה השמת את החרוזים?Maya, eifo shamat et khruzim?Maya, where did you put the beads?
- מאיה Mayaהם נמצאים בקופסה הכחולה, איתי.hem nimtsa'im bakufsa hakhula, Itai.They are in the blue box, Itay.
- איתי Itayתודה, אני רוצה חרוזים זהובים.toda, ani rotse khruzim zehubim.Thanks, I want gold beads.
- מאיה Mayaהנה הם, תהנה מהעבודה!hene hem, tehene meha'avoda!Here they are, enjoy the work!
