בינוני
Beinoni
The English word "medium" (of intermediate size) is translated into Hebrew as בינוני (Beinoni).
The adjective בינוני is used to describe something that is of an intermediate or middle size.
Meaning: of intermediate size (adj)
Which one should you use?
The related noun אֶמְצָעִי refers to a format for communicating or presenting information, while the noun מֶדְיוּם refers to a person who fits medium items.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When describing a feminine noun, the adjective בינוני changes to the feminine form בינונית. For masculine nouns, the plural form is בינוניים.
How do you pronounce it?
Beinoni
Did you know?
- While בינוני describes something of intermediate size, calling a person בינוני can be a subtle insult implying they are mediocre or unremarkable.
- A person who is 'average' in height or build is described as בינוני, but a 'medium' spiritualist is called a מֶדְיוּם.
- If you are ordering a coffee and want a 'medium' size, you are more likely to use the English loanword מדיום than the Hebrew word בינוני.
Examples in context
- הוא בגודל בינוני.hu be-godel beynoni.It is of medium size.
- אני רוצה חולצה במידה בינונית.ani rotza khulsa be-mida beynonit.I want a medium size shirt.
Example conversation
Rotem and Ido are shopping for a t-shirt.
- רוטם Rotemעידו, החולצה הזאת גדולה מדי.Ido, ha-khultsa ha-zot gdola miday.Ido, this shirt is too big.
- עידו Idoאולי ננסה מידה בינונית?ulay nenase mida beinonit?Maybe we should try a medium size?
- רוטם Rotemכן, זה נראה יותר מתאים.ken, ze nir-ah yoter mat-im.Yes, that looks more suitable.
- עידו Idoבואי נבדוק אם יש כזו.bo-i nivdok im yesh kazo.Let's check if there is one like that.
