טבעי
tiv'i
The Hebrew word for natural is טבעי (tiv'i).
The adjective טבעי is used to describe things that are of or relating to nature.
Meaning: of or relating to nature (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective טבעי is derived from the noun root טבע, which means nature.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is טבעי, the feminine singular form is טבעית and the feminine plural form is טבעיות.
How do you pronounce it?
tiv'i
Did you know?
- The root of טבעי can mean 'imprinting' or 'stamping', like a seal pressed into wax to leave a permanent mark.
- In Hebrew, the noun טבע does not just describe the outdoors but also a person's innate character or temperament.
- While טבעי describes 'natural' products, Israelis use the loanword אורגני for 'organic' to indicate specific legal agricultural certifications.
Examples in context
- טבעי לו לחשוב כך.It's quite natural for him to think so.This sentence shows how to say it is natural for someone to think a certain way using טבעי.Tatoeba #1910828 by fekundulo, translation #283062 by CM
- הוא מת מוות טבעי.He died of natural causes.This sentence uses טבעי to describe natural causes of death.Tatoeba #1912592 by fekundulo, translation #1475708 by CK
- תום הוא אתלט טבעי.Tom is a natural athlete.This sentence uses טבעי to describe someone who is a natural at a specific activity.Tatoeba #1912596 by fekundulo, translation #1483064 by Spamster
- התהליך הטבעי של צמיחת הצמחים מרהיב.The natural process of plant growth is fascinating.
- האם יש פתרון טבעי לבעיה זו?Is there a natural solution to this problem?
- האם אתה מעדיף מוצרים טבעיים או כימיים?Do you prefer natural or chemical products?
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Example conversation
Noam and Agur are talking about ingredients in a product.
- נועם Noamהאם זה מוצר טבעי?Ha'im ze mutzar tiv'i?Is this a natural product?
- עגור Adiכן, זה עשוי מחומרים טבעיים.Ken, ze asuy me-chomarim tiv'iyim.Yes, it is made from natural materials.
- נועם Noamזה נראה מאוד טבעי.Ze nir'e me'od tiv'i.It looks very natural.
- עגור Adiזה באמת מהטבע.Ze be'emet me-hateva.It really comes from nature.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
