קבר
kever
The Hebrew word for 'grave' is קבר (kever).
The term refers to an excavation for burial.
Meaning: excavation for burial (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of קבר is קברים, which means 'graves'.
How do you pronounce it?
kever
Did you know?
- Jewish custom in Israel generally prohibits the use of flowers at a קבר, as stones are placed instead to symbolize the permanence of memory.
- In Israel, the word קבר often appears in the phrase קבר רשעים, which refers to the 'grave of the wicked' and is a site of historical and mystical interest.
- The Hebrew word קבר is part of a linguistic family that stretches from the Middle East to Ethiopia, sharing roots with the Ge'ez word ቀበረ which also means 'to bury'.
Examples in context
- אשא את זה אל קברי.I'll carry that to my grave.This sentence shows how to use קבר in the context of a personal secret.Tatoeba #6011754 by fekundulo, translation #5737116 by CM
- הנער חפר קבר לחיית המחמד המתה שלו.The boy dug a grave for his dead pet.This sentence uses קבר to describe the act of digging for a pet.Tatoeba #5928874 by fekundulo, translation #46352 by CK
- הם חפרו קבר.They dug a grave.This sentence demonstrates the use of קבר when describing a simple action of digging.Tatoeba #6122077 by fekundulo, translation #307529 by CK
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries קבר, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
