צדק
tzedek
The Hebrew word for justice is צדק (tzedek).
צדק refers to fairness, especially with regard to punishment.
Meaning: fairness, especially with regard to punishment (noun)
Which one should you use?
While צדק means justice, it is distinct from the related word צדקה, which means charity or almsgiving. In a legal context, the word מִשְׁפָּט may be used to represent the notion of justice, though it primarily translates to law.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an abstract concept, the noun צדק is uncountable and typically does not take a plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
tzedek
Did you know?
- The planet Jupiter is called צדק in Hebrew. This is because the planet was named after the Phoenician god Sydyk, whom the Romans associated with Jupiter.
- In Hebrew, the concept of 'charity' is expressed by the word צדקה, which shares the same root as צדק. This implies that giving to the poor is not just a kind act, but an act of justice.
- The root צ־ד־ק is used to form the word צדיק, referring to a righteous person. In Jewish tradition, a צדיק is someone whose life is a living embodiment of צדק.
Examples in context
- העם דורש צדק חברתי.The people demand social justice.This sentence is useful for seeing how to express the demand for social justice using צדק.Tatoeba #2561520 by VirtuOZ, translation #8877034 by shekitten
- צדק נמצא בבית המשפט.Justice is found in a courtroom.This sentence shows the use of צדק in the context of a courtroom.Tatoeba #1362171 by Ynhockey, translation #681285 by Source_VOA
- צדק ולא צדקה חסר בעולם.It is justice, not charity, that is wanting in the world.This sentence illustrates the distinction between צדק and צדקה.Tatoeba #6051119 by fekundulo, translation #413854 by Scott
- הצדק הוא ערך חשוב במערכת המשפט.Justice is an important value in the legal system.
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a news story about a court case.
- רוטם Rotemאתה חושב שנעשה צדק בבית המשפט?ata khoshev shena'asa tzedek bebeit hamishpat?Do you think justice was served in court?
- עידו Idoלא, אני חושב שזה לא היה הוגן.lo, ani khoshev sheze lo haya hogen.No, I think it wasn't fair.
- רוטם Rotemגם אני מרגישה שזה לא צדק.gam ani margisha sheze lo tzedek.I also feel that this is not justice.
- עידו Idoמבחינתי, זה פשוט לא נכון.mibkhinati, ze pashut lo nakhon.For me, it's simply not right.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries צדק, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
