מוזיקה
muzika
The English word "music" is translated into Hebrew as מוזיקה (muzika).
מוזיקה refers to sound that is organized in time in a melodious way.
Meaning: sound, organized in time in a melodious way (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
מוזיקה is a feminine noun. Because of this, any adjectives that modify it must also be in their feminine form.
How do you pronounce it?
muzika
Did you know?
- The word מוזיקה traces its origins back to the Ancient Greek mousikḗ, referring to the art of the Muses.
- In Jewish tradition, the shofar is a ritual ram's horn used in religious services, though it is considered a 'blast' rather than מוזיקה.
- While מוזיקה is used for the art form, the Hebrew word for a musical instrument is כלי נגינה, which literally means 'vessel of playing'.
Examples in context
- מוזיקה היא מתת אל.Music is a gift from God.This sentence uses מוזיקה to express the idea of music being a divine gift.Tatoeba #1551312 by Eldad, translation #1551289 by Scott
- אבי לא אוהב מוזיקה.My father doesn't like music.This sentence uses מוזיקה to state that someone does not like music.Tatoeba #1448752 by MrShoval, translation #251664 by CK
- אני לא מבין מוזיקה.I don't understand music.This sentence uses מוזיקה to express a lack of understanding of music.Tatoeba #2197323 by Eldad, translation #472165 by CK
- בוא ננגן קצת מוסיקה!Let's play some music!
- מוזיקה יש לה את הכוח לאחד אנשים.Music has the power to unite people.
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Example conversation
Noam and Rotem are in a cafe.
- נועם Noamרוטם, את שומעת את המוזיקה הזאת?Rotem, at shoma'at et ha-muzika ha-zot?Rotem, do you hear this music?
- רוטם Rotemכן, היא מאוד מרגיעה.Ken, hi me'od margi'ah.Yes, it is very calming.
- נועם Noamאני אוהב מוזיקה כזאת.Ani ohev muzika kazot.I love music like this.
- רוטם Rotemגם אני.Gam ani.Me too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries מוזיקה, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
