יהלום
yahalom
The Hebrew word for diamond is יהלום (yahalom).
יהלום refers to the gemstone known as a diamond.
Meaning: gemstone (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of יהלום is יהלומים.
How do you pronounce it?
yahalom
Did you know?
- While יהלום is the standard word for the gemstone, if you are talking about the shape of a diamond in geometry, you use the word מעוין.
- In modern Hebrew slang, the word יהלום can be used to describe a person who is an absolute genius or a 'gem' of a human being.
- In ancient Hebrew texts, the word יהלום did not always refer to a diamond but was sometimes used to describe other shimmering stones or crystals.
Examples in context
- אני לא עונדת טבעת יהלום, אבל אני מאושרת.I'm not wearing a diamond ring, but I'm happy.This sentence illustrates the use of יהלום in the context of jewelry.Tatoeba #1384252 by MrShoval, translation #41117 by Swift
- לתום בסופו של דבר צריך להיות מספיק כסף כדי לקנות למרי טבעת יהלום.Tom should eventually have enough money to buy Mary a diamond ring.This sentence shows how יהלום is used when discussing the purchase of a ring.Tatoeba #2032791 by fekundulo, translation #1092933 by CK
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Example conversation
Noam and Rotem are looking at jewelry in a store.
- נועם Noamרוטם, תראי את היהלום הזה.Rotem, tir'i et ha-yele'om ha-ze.Rotem, look at this diamond.
- רוטם Rotemהוא באמת יפה מאוד.Hu be'emet yafe me'od.It is truly very beautiful.
- נועם Noamאבל הוא עולה המון כסף.Aval hu ole hamon kesef.But it costs a lot of money.
- רוטם Rotemנכון, זה יהלום מדהים.Nachon, ze yele'om madhim.True, it is an amazing diamond.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
