צלוב אותו
tslav oto
The English phrase "crucify him" is translated into Hebrew as צלוב אותו (tslav oto).
This phrase is used to describe the act of executing a person by nailing or tying them to a cross.
How do you pronounce it?
tslav oto
Did you know?
- Because צלב means 'cross', the International Committee of the Red Cross is known in Hebrew as הצלב האדום, though Israel's own equivalent organization uses the 'Magen David Adom' or 'Red Shield of David' symbol.
- In biology, the root of this phrase is used to describe certain fish and anatomical structures that possess a cross-like shape.
- While the phrase is used for executions, the root can also mean any simple intersection of two lines or a crossing point.
Examples in context
- כן, הם מתכננים לצלב אותו.Yes, they are planning to crucify him.
