קדוש
kadósh
The Hebrew word for 'holy' is קדוש (kadósh).
The term is used as an adjective to describe something or someone that is revered in a religion.
Meaning: revered in a religion (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes: קדוש is the masculine singular form, קדושה is the feminine singular form, קדושים is the masculine plural form and קדושות is the feminine plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
kadósh
Did you know?
- In traditional Jewish thought, the opposite of קדוש is not 'evil' but 'חול' chol, which refers to the mundane, secular, or profane.
- In Jewish liturgy, the קדושה is a specific prayer where the congregation repeats the angelic proclamation that God is holy. It is often performed while standing and facing east.
- You can see the relationship between Hebrew and Arabic in the word for 'Jerusalem', which is often called 'Al-Quds' in Arabic, sharing the same root as קדוש.
Examples in context
- קדושים מסויימים השפיעו על שק ואפר.Some holy men affected sackcloth and ashes.This sentence shows how the form קדוש can refer to holy men.Tatoeba #2105444 by fekundulo, translation #2099606 by halfb1t
- יהודים, נוצרים ומוסלמים מסכימים שירושלים עיר קדושה.Jews, Christians and Muslims agree that Jerusalem is a holy city.This sentence uses the form קדוש to describe a holy city.Tatoeba #9848564 by shekitten, translation #7079697 by verymuchso
Example conversation
Two friends are visiting an ancient site.
- נועה Noaהמקום הזה מרגיש קדוש מאוד.ha-ma-kom ha-ze mar-gish ka-dosh me-od.This place feels very holy.
- איתי Itayאני מסכים, נועה. יש כאן אווירה מיוחדת.ani maskim, Noa. yesh kan avira meyukheadet.I agree, Noa. There is a special atmosphere here.
- נועה Noaזה באמת מרגש אותי.ze be-emet mer-gesh o-ti.It really moves me.
- איתי Itayבואי נשמור על השקט כאן.bo-i nish-mor al ha-sheket kan.Let's keep quiet here.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry קדוש, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
