עדשה
adasha
The Hebrew word for "lens" is עדשה (adasha).
Meaning: object focusing or defocusing the light passing through it (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun עדשה is feminine. Its plural form is עדשות.
How do you pronounce it?
adasha
Did you know?
- The Hebrew word עדשה shares an ancient root with the word for 'lentil', because the shape of a lens resembles a legume.
- The word עדשה is cognate with the Arabic word عدسة, showing a shared linguistic history across the Middle East.
- In Hebrew, the word עדשה is used for both the physical glass of a camera and the biological lens inside a human eye.
Examples in context
- עדשת המצלמהthe camera lens
Example conversation
Daniel and Agur are discussing photography equipment.
- דניאל Danielעגור, איזה עדשה את ממליצה?Agur, eize adasha at mamlitza?Agur, which lens do you recommend?
- עגור Adiאני ממליצה על עדשה רחבה.Ani mamlitza al adasha rechava.I recommend a wide lens.
- דניאל Danielהאם היא יקרה מאוד?Ha-im hi yekara meod?Is it very expensive?
- עגור Adiכן, אבל האיכות שלה מדהימה.Ken, aval ha-eichut shela madhima.Yes, but its quality is amazing.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries עדשה, CC BY-SA 4.0.
