לסגור
lisgor
The Hebrew verb for 'close' is לסגור (lisgor).
The verb לסגור is used to describe moving something to a shut position, such as a door. It is also used for abstract concepts, such as closing a bank account or closing a deal.
Meaning: move (a door) (verb)
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish the verb לסגור from the adjective קָרוֹב or קְרוֹבָה, which are used to describe being at a little distance or being near.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The present tense masculine singular form is סוגר and the feminine singular form is סוגרת. For the past tense, the first person singular form (I closed) is סגרתי.
How do you pronounce it?
lisgor
Did you know?
- In Israeli slang, לסגור is used in the phrase לסגור פינה, which literally means 'to close a corner' but actually means to find a quick, sufficient solution to a problem.
- The root of לסגור, which is ס-ג-ר, is also found in the word for 'prison' (סגר), implying a sense of being shut in or confined.
- The root of לסגור is also used in the word סגור, which can describe a 'closed' door but also a 'closed' or 'isolated' personality.
Examples in context
- נא לסגור את הדלת.Please close the door.This sentence is useful for making a polite request using לסגור.Tatoeba #1038115 by Eldad, translation #495838 by CK
- תוכל לסגור את החלון?Would you close the window?This sentence is useful for asking someone to close something using לסגור.Tatoeba #588031 by Eldad, translation #274198 by CK
- אתה יכול לסגור את הדלת?Can you close the door?Tatoeba #723560 by Eldad, translation #2309227 by Hybrid
- תסביר לי איפה נמצא הכספומט הקרוב? אני לא מוצא אותו.Can you explain where the nearest ATM is? I can't find it.
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Example conversation
Agur and Itai are entering a room.
- עגור Adiאיתי, בבקשה לסגור את הדלת.Itai, bevakasha lisgor et ha-delet.Itai, please close the door.
- איתי Itayבטח, אני סוגר אותה עכשיו.Betach, ani soger ota achshav.Sure, I am closing it now.
- עגור Adiתודה שאתה עוזר לי.Toda she-ata ozer li.Thank you for helping me.
- איתי Itayאין בעיה, עגור.Ein beaya, Agur.No problem, Agur.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
