תכשיט
takhshit
The Hebrew word for jewel is תכשיט (takhshit).
Meaning: gemstone (noun)
Which one should you use?
While תכשיט refers to the piece of jewelry itself, אבן חן is the specific term for the gemstone or jewel used in the piece. Additionally, the word סַפִּיר is a specific term for a sapphire.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of תכשיט is תכשיטים, which refers to jewels or pieces of jewelry.
How do you pronounce it?
takhshit
Did you know?
- In the biblical book of Exodus, the word סַפִּיר is used for a brilliant blue stone that historians believe was actually lapis lazuli rather than a sapphire.
- The term for gemstone אבן חן literally translates to 'stone of grace' or 'stone of charm'.
- The word for jewel, תכשיט, shares the same linguistic root as the word for a Christmas tree ornament, קישוט.
Example conversation
Daniel and Noa are looking at a display in a store.
- דניאל Danielנועה, תראי את התכשיט הזה!Noa, tiri et hatachshit haze!Noa, look at this jewel!
- נועה Noaהוא באמת נראה מדהים.hu be'emet nir'eh madhim.It really looks amazing.
- דניאל Danielאת חושבת שזה תכשיט אמיתי?at choshevet sheze tachshit amiti?Do you think it's a real jewel?
- נועה Noaאני חושבת שכן.ani choshevet sheken.I think so.
