זקנים
The English phrase 'elders' is translated into Hebrew as זקנים.
The term refers to elders.
Did you know?
- While זקנים means 'old people', the word זקן also refers to a 'beard' in ancient Hebrew. This links the physical sign of aging directly to the status of being an elder.
- In modern Israeli slang, using זקן to describe someone can be a humorous way to call them 'out of touch' or 'ancient', regardless of their actual age.
- In Biblical Hebrew, the term for elders often carried a much heavier weight of legal and judicial authority than the modern usage.
Examples in context
- הזקנים ששוכנים בכפר הם כל כך מכובדים.The elders who reside in the village are so respected.
Example conversation
Rotem and Ido are talking about their grandparents.
- עידו Idoהסבים שלי כבר זקנים.ha'savim sheli kvar zkenim.My grandfathers are already elders.
- רוטם Rotemגם הסבים שלי זקנים.gam ha'savim sheli zkenim.My grandfathers are elders too.
- עידו Idoאת אוהבת לבלות עם זקנים?at ohevet levlot im zkenim?Do you like spending time with elders?
- רוטם Rotemכן, אני מאוד אוהבת אותם.ken, ani me'od ohevet otam.Yes, I love them very much.
