צונן
tzonen
The English word 'cool' is translated into Hebrew as צונן (tzonen) or קריר.
Meaning: having a slightly low temperature (adj)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| צונן | tzonen | |
| קריר | karir | /kaˈʁiʁ/ (Modern Israeli) |
Both words are used to describe a temperature that is slightly low.
Which one should you use?
קריר is the standard way to describe a pleasantly cool temperature, such as the weather or a drink. In contrast, צונן is a more formal or technical term often used in meteorological contexts to describe a temperature that is slightly low but not necessarily pleasant.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective קריר must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use the feminine form קרירה for feminine nouns, the masculine plural form קרירים for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural form קרירות for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
tzonen
Did you know?
- To say something is 'cool' in the sense of being fashionable, Israelis often use the word מגניב, which is derived from the root for 'magnet'.
- Modern Hebrew has actually adopted the English word 'cool' as a loanword, written as קול, to describe something trendy.
- In Hebrew, the word קרירות does not just describe a low temperature but is frequently used to describe a 'chilly' or emotionally distant social atmosphere.
Examples in context
- תום מנסה להשאר קריר.Tom is trying to keep cool.This sentence shows how to use קריר in the context of maintaining a temperature.Tatoeba #4742465 by fekundulo, translation #3174767 by CK
- בוא נעשה את זה כל עוד קריר.Let's do this while it's still cool.This sentence demonstrates using קריר to describe a timeframe based on temperature.Tatoeba #5631195 by fekundulo, translation #5179270 by CK
- קריר.It's cool.This sentence shows קריר being used to state the current temperature.Tatoeba #2146469 by fekundulo, translation #2123609 by CK
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cool” translations and entries צונן, קריר, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
