ברק
barak
The Hebrew word for lightning is ברק (barak).
The word refers to a discharge of electricity in the sky.
Meaning: discharge (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ברק is ברקים, which refers to lightnings or flashes of lightning.
How do you pronounce it?
barak
Did you know?
- The word ברק shares the same root as ברק used in the context of 'polishing' or 'shining'. To make something 'shiny' in Hebrew is to give it the quality of lightning.
- The word ברק shares the same Proto-Semitic root as the Arabic word 'barq', meaning the connection between these languages is ancient and direct.
- In certain biblical contexts, the intensity of ברק is used to describe the divine presence or sudden, transformative power.
Examples in context
- ברק מקדים את הרעם.Lightning precedes thunder.This sentence shows the relationship between ברק and thunder.Tatoeba #1451430 by MrShoval, translation #27161 by CK
- ברק פגע במגדל הזה.Lightning hit that tower.This sentence describes a lightning strike hitting a tower using ברק.Tatoeba #1849585 by MrShoval, translation #1076317 by CK
- טום נהרג ממכת ברק.Tom was killed by lightning.This sentence describes a person being killed by a strike of ברק.Tatoeba #4649260 by MrShoval, translation #1023967 by CK
- להיות כמו ברקTo be as fast as lightning
- הברק הכהThe lightning struck
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maya and Ido are watching a storm from the window.
- מאיה Mayaעידו, תראה את הברק שם!Ido, tireh et ha-barak sham!Ido, look at the lightning there!
- עידו Idoוואו, זה היה ממש קרוב.Wow, ze haya mamash karov.Wow, that was really close.
- מאיה Mayaאני מפחדת מכל ברק חזק.Ani mefachedet mi-kol barak hazak.I am afraid of every strong lightning bolt.
- עידו Idoאל תדאגי, אנחנו בטוחים בבית.Al tid'agi, anachnu betuchim ba-bayit.Don't worry, we are safe at home.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ברק, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
