צבעים
tzeva'im
The Hebrew word for colors is צבעים (tzeva'im).
While צבעים refers to the colors themselves, the noun צבעוניות is used to describe the quality of being colorful.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is צבע.
How do you pronounce it?
tzeva'im
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew, the word צבעוניות (tzeva'oniut) can be used to describe 'diversity' or 'pluralism' in a social context, moving far beyond just 'colorfulness'.
- The root of צבעים is the same as the word for 'dyeing' or 'staining'. In ancient Hebrew, a 'color' was not an abstract concept but the actual pigment used to change the shade of a fabric.
- In certain idioms, צבע is used to describe a 'flush' or 'blush' of the skin, treating the change in facial tone as a temporary color applied to the face.
Examples in context
- אני אוהב צבעים בהירים.I like light colors.This sentence shows how to express a preference for light colors using צבעים.Tatoeba #1524393 by MrShoval, translation #261911 by CK
- לקשת בענן יש שבעה צבעים.A rainbow has seven colors.This sentence uses צבעים to state the number of colors in a rainbow.Tatoeba #1450498 by MrShoval, translation #4753134 by AlanF_US
- העיצובים זמינים במגוון עצום של צבעים.Designs are available in a myriad of colors.This sentence demonstrates how to describe a variety of colors available for designs using צבעים.Tatoeba #13749340 by IMer, translation #13749339 by IMer
- זהו עץ ירוק.This is a green tree.
- זוהי רכבת צהובה.This is a yellow train.
- שמלה ירוקהGreen dress
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Example conversation
Daniel and Rotem are looking at a collection of art supplies in a store.
- דניאל Danielיש פה הרבה צבעים יפים.yesh po harbe tzeva'im yafim.There are many beautiful colors here.
- רוטם Rotemכן, אלו צבעים מאוד עזים.ken, elu tzeva'im me'od azim.Yes, these are very vivid colors.
- דניאל Danielרוטם, את אוהבת צבעים חמים?Rotem, at ohevet tzeva'im khamim?Rotem, do you like warm colors?
- רוטם Rotemבטח, אני מאוד אוהבת אותם.betach, ani me'od ohevet otam.Of course, I love them very much.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
