מכובד
The English phrase "honored" can be translated into Hebrew as מכובד.
The word מכובד is used to say someone is "honored" in a polite and formal manner.
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective מכובד is derived from the noun כבוד, which means honor or respect.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on gender and number: מכובדת is the feminine singular form, מכובדים is the masculine plural form and מכובדות is the feminine plural form.
Did you know?
- The root of מכובד is related to the word כבד, meaning 'heavy'. In Hebrew thought, honor is conceptualized as having weight or significance rather than being a light or airy quality.
- While מכובד means 'honored', it is also the standard way to describe a 'respectable' or 'prestigious' address, such as a high-end neighborhood or a fancy street.
- The word is used in the expression כבוד רב, which translates to 'much honor' but is the standard way to write 'Sincerely' in formal letters.
Examples in context
- אני חש מכובד.I feel honored.This sentence is useful for expressing that you feel honored using מכובד.Tatoeba #2246642 by fekundulo, translation #2245745 by CK
- הוא אורח מכובד בבית שלנו.Hu ore'ach mechubad ba'bayit shelanu.He is an honored guest in our home.
- זו הייתה בחירה מכובדת מאוד.Zu hayta bekhira mechubadat me'od.It was a very honorable choice.
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Example conversation
Noa and Ido are attending a formal gala.
- נועה Noaהאם זה נראה מספיק מכובד?ha'im ze nir'ah maspik mechubad?Does this look honored enough?
- עידו Idoכן, את נראית נהדר.ken, at nir'it neheder.Yes, you look great.
- נועה Noaאני שמחה להיות כאן.ani smacha lihyot kan.I am happy to be here.
- עידו Idoגם אני מרגיש כך.gam ani margish kach.I feel that way too.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
