סירה
sira
The English word boat is translated into Hebrew as סירה (sira).
The term סירה is the standard way to refer to a water craft or vessel.
Meaning: water craft (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
סירה is a feminine noun. Its plural form is סירות.
How do you pronounce it?
sira
Did you know?
- The biblical word for a vessel or ark is תיבה, which literally means 'box'. This is the word used for Noah's boat, emphasizing that it was a container rather than a navigable ship.
- In nautical Hebrew, the term for 'port' is נמל, which is also used for 'airport' נמל תעופה, treating the sky as another ocean.
- Hebrew uses the word צוללת for a submarine, which is derived from the verb 'to sink' or 'to dive' לצלול.
Examples in context
- שכרנו סירה לפי שעות.We hired a boat by the hour.This sentence is useful for describing the hiring of a סירה.Tatoeba #1410359 by MrShoval, translation #248794 by sundown
- תום מנסה לקנות סירה.Tom is looking to buy a boat.This sentence is useful for describing the intent to purchase a סירה.Tatoeba #5521050 by fekundulo, translation #5366341 by CK
- אתה יכול להשיט סירה?Can you sail a boat?This sentence is useful for asking about the ability to sail a סירה.Tatoeba #6022280 by fekundulo, translation #2985729 by sharptoothed
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Example conversation
Noa and Itai are at a lake.
- נועה Noaתראה, איתי, יש שם סירה קטנה.Tire, Itai, yesh sham sira ktana.Look, Itai, there is a small boat there.
- איתי Itayהיא נראית ישנה מאוד.Hi nira'at yeshana me'od.It looks very old.
- נועה Noaאני רוצה לעלות על הסירה.Ani rotze la'alot al hasira.I want to get on the boat.
- איתי Itayזה נראה מסוכן, נועה.Ze nira masukan, Noa.That looks dangerous, Noa.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
