תהילה
tehila
The English word 'glory' is translated into Hebrew as תהילה (tehila).
The term refers to honour, admiration or distinction.
Meaning: honour, admiration, or distinction (noun)
Which one should you use?
The formal word כָּבוֹד is a common way to express 'glory' and הוֹד can also be used to convey the concept of glory in formal Hebrew.
How do you pronounce it?
tehila
Did you know?
- The word כָּבוֹד shares a root with the word for 'heavy'. In the Hebrew mindset, glory and honour are described as having weight or gravity.
- In certain religious contexts, the 'glory' of the Divine is considered so intense that the Hebrew language uses a 'Shekhinah' to describe the dwelling presence of that glory on earth.
- The word תהילה is derived from the root meaning 'to sing' or 'to praise'. In Hebrew, 'glory' is conceptually linked to the act of singing a song of praise.
Examples in context
- כְּבוֹד הָאֱלֹהִים מְקִיף אוֹתָנוּ כֻּלָּנוּ.The glory of God surrounds us all.
- הניצחון הביא לה תהילה.hanietsachon hevi la tehila.The victory brought her glory.
- הם מחפשים תהילה ופרסום.hem mechapshim tehila u'pirsum.They are looking for glory and fame.
Example conversation
Ido and Noa are discussing a famous athlete's career.
- עידו Idoהשחקן הזה הגיע לשיא התהילה שלו.Ha-shakhakan haze higia le-si tehila shelo.This player reached the peak of his glory.
- נועה Noaנכון, הוא באמת היה מדהים.Nakhon, hu be-emet haya madhim.True, he really was amazing.
- עידו Idoהאם תהילה כזו היא חשובה עבורו?Ha-im tehila kazo hi khashuva avuro?Is such glory important to him?
- נועה Noaאני חושבת שהוא מעדיף את המשחק.Ani khoshevet she-hu ma'adif et ha-mishkhak.I think he prefers the game.
