זוֹל
zolmasculine
The English phrase "cheap" is translated into Hebrew as זוֹל (zol). Wiktionary also lists זולה (zola).
Meaning: low and/or reduced in price (adj)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| זוֹל | zol | masculine |
| זולה | zola | feminine |
The term is used to describe something that is low or reduced in price.
Which one should you use?
זוֹל refers specifically to a low price and should not be confused with יקר, which means expensive.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use זוֹל for masculine singular nouns and זולה for feminine singular nouns. For masculine plural nouns, use זולים and for feminine plural nouns, use זולות.
How do you pronounce it?
zol
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, the word זול can also be used to describe a person as 'easy' or 'loose' in a derogatory way, implying they lack character or moral standards.
- To describe something as 'dirt cheap', Israelis use the expression בגרושים, which literally translates to 'for pennies'.
- The word זול is often paired with the word תענוג (delight) in the expression תענוג זול, which describes something that is a cheap thrill or a fleeting, superficial pleasure.
Examples in context
- תום לבש חליפה זולה מהמדף.Tom was wearing a cheap suit bought off the rack.This sentence shows how to use the feminine form זולה with the word suit.Tatoeba #5691775 by fekundulo, translation #3150548 by CK
- את יכולה להמליץ לי על אכסניה זולה?Could you recommend a cheap boarding house?This sentence uses the feminine form זולה to ask about a boarding house.Tatoeba #4825608 by fekundulo, translation #4823574 by whitefishglobal
- הדירה זולה, אבל יש לה רק חדרי אמבטיה משותפים.The apartment is cheap, but it only has communal bathrooms.This sentence uses the feminine form זולה to describe an apartment.Tatoeba #2333082 by Eldad, translation #2332743 by orcrist
- המסעדה הזאת מציעה מנה טעימה ומשתלמתThis restaurant offers tasty and affordable food
- המחירים בחנות הזו זולים מאוד.The prices in this store are very cheap.
- אתה יכול למצוא דירה זולה באתרים האלקטרוניים.You can find a cheap apartment on online websites.
- אני יכול להמליץ על שוק זול וטוב ברחוב הזה.I can recommend a cheap and good market on this street.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Rotem and Itai are shopping for a new phone.
- רוטם Rotemהטלפון הזה נראה ממש זוֹל.Hatelefon haze nir'e mamash zol.This phone looks really cheap.
- איתי Itayכן, הוא עולה חצי מהמחיר הרגיל.Ken, hu ole chetzi mehhamhir haragil.Yes, it costs half the regular price.
- רוטם Rotemאתה חושב שזה בגלל שהוא ישן?Ata choshev sheze biglal shehu yashan?Do you think it's because it's old?
- איתי Itayבטח, אבל הוא עדיין עובד טוב.Betach, aval hu adayin oved tov.Sure, but it still works well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheap” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
