מוזהב
muz'hávmasculine
The English word "golden" is translated into Hebrew as מוזהב (muz'háv).
The term מוזהב is an adjective used to describe something that is made of gold or relates to the appearance of being golden.
Meaning: made of, or relating to, gold (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word מוזהב is a passive participle that literally means "is/has been gilded" or "is/has been made golden".
Which one should you use?
Use מוזהב when you need the adjective "golden". If you want to refer to the noun "gold" itself, use זהב.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular is מוזהב, the feminine singular is מוזהבת, the masculine plural is מוזהבים and the feminine plural is מוזהבות. Related to this, the verb הִזְהִיב means "to become golden".
How do you pronounce it?
muz'háv
Did you know?
- While an English speaker might call a person's heart 'golden', a Hebrew speaker is much more likely to use the noun זהב to express that high level of value metaphorically.
- If you are describing something that is becoming golden, such as a ripening fruit or a changing sky, you would use the verb הִזְהִיב rather than the adjective מוזהב.
- In many contexts, using מוזהב instead of 'solid gold' is a way to clarify that an object is merely gilded or has a golden surface coating.
Examples in context
- הטבעת הזו עשויה מזהב.This ring is made of gold.
- את השמש רואים בצורה זהיבה בשעות הערב.The sun appears golden during the evening hours.
- השמים בשעת השקיעה מלאים בצבע זהב מדהים.The skies during sunset are filled with an amazing golden color.
- המסגרת של התמונה נראית מוזהבת.ha-maskeret shel ha-tmuna nir'et muzahavet.The frame of the picture looks golden.
- הוא קנה שעון מוזהב ומרשים.hu kana sha'on muzahav ve-marshim.He bought an impressive golden watch.
Example conversation
Rotem and Daniel are looking at jewelry in a store.
- רוטם Rotemדניאל, תראה את הטבעת הזאת.Daniel, tireh et hata'aret hazot.Daniel, look at this ring.
- דניאל Danielהיא נראית כמו צבע מוזהב.hi nir'at kemo tzeva muzahav.It looks like a golden color.
- רוטם Rotemזה באמת נראה יוקרתי מאוד.ze be'emet nir'a yukrati me'od.It really looks very luxurious.
- דניאל Danielאני חושב שזה יתאים לך.ani khoshev sheze yata'im lakh.I think it would suit you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “golden” translations and entries מוזהב, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
