בחוץ
bakhuts
The English word 'outside' is translated into Hebrew as בחוץ (bakhuts).
בחוץ is an adverb used to describe something being outdoors.
Meaning: outdoors (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The word consists of the preposition ב meaning 'in' or 'at' and the noun חוץ meaning 'outside' or 'exterior'.
How do you pronounce it?
bakhuts
Did you know?
- In Biblical Hebrew, חוץ didn't just mean 'outdoors' but often referred to the 'foreign' or 'alien' world beyond the borders of Israel.
- The word חוץ is used in the Hebrew expression for 'except for', such as חוץ מ-, which functions like 'outside of' in English.
- The phrase בחוץ incorporates a hidden definite article ה, meaning it literally translates to 'in the outside'.
Examples in context
- שים את האשפה בחוץ.Put the garbage outside.This example shows how to use בחוץ when instructing someone to place garbage outdoors.Tatoeba #6127522 by fekundulo, translation #56406 by CK
- תשאיר את הכלב בחוץ.Leave the dog outside.This sentence demonstrates using בחוץ to describe leaving an animal outdoors.Tatoeba #1509303 by MrShoval, translation #7026618 by CK
- בוא פנימה. קר בחוץ.Come inside. It's cold outside.This sentence illustrates using בחוץ to describe the temperature outdoors.Tatoeba #2005924 by fekundulo, translation #1423395 by Chrikaru
- אני אוהב להיות בחוץI like being outside
- 97 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Rotem and Daniel are deciding where to eat lunch.
- רוטם Rotemרוצים לשבת בחוץ?Rotzim lashevet bakhutz?Do you want to sit outside?
- דניאל Danielבטח, השמש נעימה היום.Betakh, hashemesh neima hayom.Sure, the sun is pleasant today.
- רוטם Rotemאני אלך להביא את השולחן בחוץ.Ani elekh lehavi et hashulchan bakhutz.I will go get the table outside.
- דניאל Danielאני אעזור לך, רוטם.Ani e'ezor lakh, Rotem.I will help you, Rotem.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries בחוץ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
