חדשות
khadashot
The Hebrew word for 'news' is חדשות (khadashot).
חדשות refers to reports of current events.
Meaning: reports of current events (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, it translates to 'newness' or 'new things'.
How does it change in a sentence?
חדשות is a feminine plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
khadashot
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers might attempt to use a singular form for 'news', but in Hebrew, you should always use the plural form חדשות.
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew slang, saying מה חדש? is the standard way to ask 'What's up?' or 'What's new?', treating the 'news' as a casual greeting.
- The term בשורות is sometimes used instead of חדשות when the news is specifically a 'message' or 'tidings', often with a positive or spiritual connotation.
- While English uses 'news' for both 'information' and 'media reports', Hebrew uses חדשות specifically for the latter, whereas 'information' would be מידע.
Examples in context
- יש לי חדשות רעות.I have bad news for you.This sentence shows how to use חדשות when delivering bad news.Tatoeba #1672268 by MrShoval, translation #1671788 by Spamster
- יש לך חדשות כלשהן?Do you have any news?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has any news.Tatoeba #1551359 by Eldad, translation #1550930 by miflhanc
- יש לי חדשות טובות.I've got some good news.This sentence demonstrates using חדשות to express having good news.Tatoeba #1852076 by MrShoval, translation #1848764 by Spamster
- יש חדשות מרעישות בחו"ל.There is alarming news from abroad.
- החדשות אתמול היו מלאות בתקווה.Yesterday's news were full of hope.
- ספר לי את החדשות הכי חמות!Tell me the hottest news!
- אין חדשות טובות בנושא התעסוקה, לצערי.There is no good news regarding employment, unfortunately.
- 55 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Rotem and Daniel are having coffee together.
- רוטם Rotemהאם שמעת את החדשות היום?Ha'im shama'ta et ha'chadashot hayom?Did you hear the news today?
- דניאל Danielלא, מה קרה?Lo, ma kara?No, what happened?
- רוטם Rotemיש חדשות מעניינות בטלוויזיה.Yesh chadashot me'anyenot ba'televizia.There is interesting news on the television.
- דניאל Danielאני אבדוק את החדשות אחר כך.Ani evadek et ha'chadashot acharat kach.I will check the news later.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
