מקלדת
mikledet
The Hebrew word for "keyboard" is מקלדת (mikledet).
מקלדת refers to a set of keys used to operate a device such as a computer or a typewriter.
Meaning: set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc. (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun מקלדת is feminine. The plural form is מקלדות.
How do you pronounce it?
mikledet
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, the word for 'key' used to open a lock is מפתח, but the 'key' on a מקלדת is derived from קליד.
- The term מקלדת was adopted during the modernization of the Hebrew language to fill a gap for technical tools, blending ancient root patterns with new technology.
- While מקלדת is the standard word for a computer keyboard, Hebrew speakers often use the word קליד to refer to a single piano key, creating a linguistic link between typing and playing music.
Examples in context
- אין לי מקלדת טורקית.I don't have a Turkish keyboard.This sentence is useful for expressing that you do not possess a specific type of keyboard.Tatoeba #4218527 by Eldad, translation #4181249 by CansuVarol
- נשפכו לי מים על המקלדת. אני חייב לקנות מקלדת חדשה.I spilled water on my keyboard. I must buy a new one.This sentence is useful for describing an accident involving water and the need to purchase a replacement keyboard.Tatoeba #1346453 by Eldad, translation #1346236 by marcelostockle
- מחקרים גילו שעל מקלדת סטנדרטית יש יותר חיידקים מאשר על מושב אסלה.Studies have revealed that the average keyboard has more germs than a toilet seat.This sentence is useful for highlighting a fact about bacteria found on a standard keyboard.Tatoeba #3880740 by Eldad, translation #3880533 by patgfisher
- המקלדת של המחשב שלי מקולקלת. יש לי צורך במקלדת חדשה.My computer keyboard is broken. I need a new keyboard.
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Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
