מתכת
matekhet
The Hebrew word for metal is מתכת (matekhet).
The noun מתכת refers to an atomic element or a material composed of such atoms.
Meaning: atomic element or material made of such atoms (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun is מתכות. When using the word as an adjective to mean 'metallic', use the masculine form מתכתי or the feminine form מתכתית depending on the gender of the noun it describes. Additionally, the phrase for 'the metal industry' is תעשיית המתכת.
How do you pronounce it?
matekhet
Did you know?
- The root of מתכת is linked to the concept of 'striking' or 'beating', reflecting the ancient process of smithing metal by hitting it.
- The word for 'metal' is rarely used in the Bible, as ancient texts typically named the specific metal, such as 'copper' or 'iron'.
- In modern slang, a 'heavy metal' sound is described using the English loanword 'metal' rather than the Hebrew מתכת.
Examples in context
- ברזל זו מתכת שימושית.Iron is a useful metal.This sentence shows how to identify iron as a useful metal using מתכת.Tatoeba #1429216 by MrShoval, translation #467339 by CK
- הדגל הוצמד למוט מתכת גבוה.The flag was attached to a tall metal poleThis sentence illustrates the use of מתכת to describe a pole.Tatoeba #13748451 by IMer, translation #13748449 by IMer
- עופרת היא מתכת.Lead is a metal.This sentence is used to state that lead is a metal using מתכת.Tatoeba #6134347 by fekundulo, translation #1335021 by CK
- המתכת היא חומר חזק וקשה.Metal is a strong and tough material.
- היא עובדת בתעשיית המתכת מזה שנתיים.She has been working in the metal industry for two years.
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Example conversation
Itay and Rotem are looking at a piece of jewelry.
- איתי Itayמאיזו מתכת התכשיט הזה עשוי?Me'eizo meteket ha-takhshit haze asuy?What metal is this piece of jewelry made of?
- רוטם Rotemאני חושבת שזו מתכת מסוג כסף.Ani khoshevet she-zo meteket misug kesef.I think it is a metal like silver.
- איתי Itayזה נראה כמו מתכת זולה.Ze nira kmo meteket zola.It looks like a cheap metal.
- רוטם Rotemאולי זו פשוט מתכת מלוטשת.Ulay zo pashut meteket meluteshet.Maybe it is just polished metal.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
