יועץ
yo'etz
In Hebrew, the English phrase "counselor" is translated as יועץ (yo'etz).
The word יועץ refers to a professional who provides counseling. It is also the standard term used for a general "advisor", such as a legal or financial advisor.
Meaning: professional who counsels people (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the root י–ע–ץ, which relates to the act of advising or counseling.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine singular form is יועצת, and the feminine plural form is יועצות.
How do you pronounce it?
yo'etz
Did you know?
- The root י–ע–ץ is shared with the word עצה, meaning 'advice' or 'counsel'. In biblical contexts, this root often appears in the context of divine counsel.
- The word יועץ is a participle form of a verb, meaning the title literally describes someone who is 'currently advising'.
- In Israeli schools, a יועץ is a specific staff member who handles the emotional and social well-being of students, acting as a hybrid between a guidance counselor and a social worker.
Examples in context
- אני לא צריך יועץ.I don't need a counselor.This sentence is useful for expressing that you do not require the services of a יועץ.Tatoeba #5905482 by fekundulo, translation #3726740 by CM
- אני לא רוצה לדבר עם יועץ.I don't want to talk to a counselor.This sentence is useful for stating a refusal to communicate with a יועץ.Tatoeba #6041778 by fekundulo, translation #3726741 by CM
- הוא יועץ חינוכי בבית הספר.hu yo'etz chinuchi be'veit ha'sefer.He is an educational counselor at the school.
Example conversation
Ido and Noa are talking about school problems.
- עידו Idoנועה, את חושבת שאני צריך ללכת ליועץ?Noa, at choshevet she-ani tsarich lalechet la-yoetz?Noa, do you think I need to go to the counselor?
- נועה Noaכן, זה רעיון מצוין.Ken, ze ranyon metzuyan.Yes, that is an excellent idea.
- עידו Idoאבל אני לא מכיר אף יועץ טוב.Aval ani lo makir af yoetz tov.But I don't know any good counselor.
- נועה Noaאני יכולה להמליץ לך על אחד.Ani ychola lehamlits lecha al echad.I can recommend one to you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
