גשר
gesher
The Hebrew word for bridge is גשר (gesher).
גשר refers to a construction or natural feature that spans a divide.
Meaning: construction or natural feature that spans a divide (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of גשר is גשרים.
How do you pronounce it?
gesher
Did you know?
- The word גשר has its roots in the ancient Akkadian word gišru, which was used in Mesopotamia thousands of years ago.
- In a political context, גשר is frequently used as a name for parties or coalitions that aim to 'bridge' the gap between different ethnic or social groups.
- In Hebrew, the word גשר can act as a verb as well as a noun, meaning 'to bridge' or 'to connect' something.
Examples in context
- היה פה פעם גשר.There used to be a bridge here.This sentence describes the historical presence of a גשר in a location.Tatoeba #586815 by Eldad, translation #63676 by CK
- פעם עמד פה גשר.At one time, there was a bridge here.This sentence expresses that a גשר once stood at a specific spot.Tatoeba #5894171 by fekundulo, translation #418875 by CK
- יש גשר מעל לנהר.There is a bridge across the river.This sentence describes the existence of a גשר over a river.Tatoeba #5763950 by fekundulo, translation #45774 by CK
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Example conversation
Agur and Ido are looking at a map of the city.
- עגור Adiאיפה נמצא הגשר?Eifo nimtsa hagesher?Where is the bridge located?
- עידו Idoהגשר נמצא ממש כאן.Hagesher nimtsa mamash kan.The bridge is right here.
- עגור Adiאני רואה את הגשר עכשיו.Ani roah et hagesher achshav.I see the bridge now.
- עידו Idoזה גשר מאוד ישן.Ze gesher me'od yashan.It is a very old bridge.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries גשר, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
