אפור
afor
The Hebrew word for gray is אפור (afor).
אפור is an adjective used to describe a color between white and black. It can also be used as the noun אָפוֹר to refer to the color gray itself.
Meaning: of a color somewhere between white and black, like cinders (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it describes, using the feminine form אפורה for feminine nouns. The masculine plural form of the adjective is אפורים. The feminine plural form of the adjective is אפורות.
How do you pronounce it?
afor
Did you know?
- The word אפור is closely related to the word for 'ash' (אפר), suggesting that the color gray was conceptually linked to the residue of fire.
- When used metaphorically to describe a person's character or a situation, אפור can imply that something is boring, bland or unremarkable.
- Because the word is rooted in 'ash', using אפור to describe a person's complexion might imply a sickly or pale appearance, similar to being 'ashen'.
Examples in context
- היה לו שיער אפור.He had gray hair.This sentence shows the use of אפור to describe hair.Tatoeba #2137005 by MrShoval, translation #736987 by CK
- תום לבש מעיל אפור.Tom was wearing a gray coat.This sentence demonstrates using אפור to describe a coat.Tatoeba #13050265 by fekundulo, translation #11856375 by CK
- הוא לובש שמלה אפורה.He's wearing a gray dress.This sentence shows the use of אפור to describe a dress.Tatoeba #11892693 by Rwmpelstilzchen, translation #12257894 by Miktsoanit
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Example conversation
Noam and Agur are looking at a painting in a gallery.
- נועם Noamהשמיים בציור הם אפורים.hashamayim batsiyur hem aforim.The skies in the painting are gray.
- עגור Adiכן, זה צבע אפור מאוד יפה.ken, ze tseva afor me'od yafe.Yes, it is a very beautiful gray color.
- נועם Noamאני אוהב את הגוון הזה.ani ohev et hagevan haze.I love this shade.
- עגור Adiגם אני, הוא נראה מאוד עמוק.gam ani, hu nira me'od amok.Me too, it looks very deep.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
