כוסות
kosot
The English phrase "cups" is translated into Hebrew as כוסות (kosot).
The word כוסות refers to containers used for drinking liquids.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form כוסות (kosot) follows the feminine plural pattern because the singular noun כוס is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
kosot
Did you know?
- In modern Israeli slang, the word כוס is used as a vulgar anatomical term for the female genitals. Because of this, speakers are often very careful about how they pronounce it or use it in certain contexts to avoid sounding offensive.
- The word כוס is central to the 'Kiddush' ceremony, where a specific ceremonial cup of wine is used to sanctify the Sabbath. This cup is referred to as the כוס קידוש and holds deep religious significance beyond a simple drinking vessel.
- The singular כוס is feminine, but it does not end in the letter 'ה' which typically marks feminine nouns. This makes it an example of a noun that follows feminine grammar rules without the visual marker.
Examples in context
- שתיתי שתי כוסות קפה.I had two cups of coffee.This sentence shows how to use כוסות when expressing how much coffee was consumed.Tatoeba #672528 by Eldad, translation #253446 by CK
- אני שותה חמש כוסות קפה ביום.I drink five cups of coffee a day.This sentence demonstrates using כוסות to describe a daily habit of drinking coffee.Tatoeba #12979392 by fekundulo, translation #4869627 by jarbv
- תום לא ידע כמה כוסות סוכר להוסיף.Tom didn't know how many cups of sugar to add.This sentence illustrates using כוסות to talk about a quantity of sugar.Tatoeba #5786593 by fekundulo, translation #1026361 by CK
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Example conversation
Ido and Rotem are preparing the table for guests.
- עידו Idoרוטם, איפה הכוסות?Rotem, eifo ha-kosot?Rotem, where are the cups?
- רוטם Rotemהן נמצאות בארון למעלה.Hen nimtsa'ot ba-aron le-ma'ala.They are in the upper cabinet.
- עידו Idoאני צריך עוד שתי כוסות.Ani tsarikh od shtei kosot.I need two more cups.
- רוטם Rotemבבקשה, הנה הן.Bevakasha, hine hen.Here you go, here they are.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
