הגליל
haGalil
The English phrase Galilee is translated into Hebrew as הגליל (haGalil).
הגליל is the name of the region in northern Israel.
Meaning: region of northern Israel (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
While the region is almost always referred to with the definite article as הגליל, the word גליל alone can mean a cylinder or a scroll.
How do you pronounce it?
haGalil
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew, גליל is also the name of a famous Israeli assault rifle, named after the region.
- While הגליל describes the land, the nearby 'Sea of Galilee' is called כנרת, which means 'cane' or 'harp' due to its shape.
- The name גליל is shared with the word for a 'district' or 'circuit' in ancient Hebrew texts.
Examples in context
- סופת שלגים משתוללת בצפון רמת הגולן ובפסגות הגבוהות של הרי הגליל.A snowstorm is raging in the northern Golan Heights and in the high peaks of the Galilee.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use הגליל when describing weather in the mountains.Tatoeba #2132611 by fekundulo, translation #2900761 by AlanF_US
- הוא גר בלב הגליל.hu gar be-lev ha-galil.He lives in the heart of the Galilee.
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a weekend trip.
- איתי Itayרוטם, את רוצה לנסוע לגליל בסוף השבוע?Rotem, at rotza linso'a la-Galil be-sof ha-shavua?Rotem, do you want to go to the Galilee this weekend?
- רוטם Rotemכן, אני מאוד אוהבת את הגליל.Ken, ani me'od ohevet et ha-Galil.Yes, I love the Galilee very much.
- איתי Itayאז נשכור צימר קטן שם.Az nishkor tsimar katan sham.Then we will rent a small guest house there.
- רוטם Rotemזה נשמע כמו רעיון מצוין, איתי.Ze nishma kmo ra'ayon metzuyan, Itai.That sounds like a great idea, Itai.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
