מושלם
mushlám/muʃˈlam/
The Hebrew word for perfect is מושלם (mushlám).
The adjective is used to describe something that is excellent and delightful in all respects.
Meaning: excellent and delightful in all respects (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the word changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. The masculine singular form is מושלם. The feminine singular form is מושלמת. The masculine plural form is מושלמים, and the feminine plural form is מושלמות.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced mushlám (/muʃˈlam/).
Did you know?
- The word מושלם shares a root with משל, meaning 'parable' or 'proverb', as both relate to a completed or polished thought.
- The word מושלם is often used sarcastically in modern Israeli slang to describe a situation that has gone completely wrong.
- The grammar of מושלם is a 'passive participle', meaning it literally describes something that has been 'made complete'.
Examples in context
- יש לה גוף מושלם.She has a perfect body.This sentence shows how to describe a physical attribute using מושלם.Tatoeba #4097859 by Eldad, translation #1944124 by Spamster
- זה נראה ממש מושלם.It looks just perfect.This sentence illustrates how to use מושלם to describe an appearance.Tatoeba #13053080 by fekundulo, translation #3474715 by CK
- לתום יש אליבי מושלם.Tom has the perfect alibi.This sentence demonstrates using מושלם to describe an alibi.Tatoeba #5905405 by fekundulo, translation #1025307 by CK
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Example conversation
Noa and Noam are eating at a new restaurant.
- נועה Noaהאוכל כאן פשוט מושלם.ha'ochel kan pashut mušlem.The food here is simply perfect.
- נועם Noamאני מסכים, גם השירות מושלם.ani mesakem, gam hashirut mušlem.I agree, the service is perfect too.
- נועה Noaזה מקום מושלם לדייט.ze makom mušlem ledait.It is a perfect place for a date.
- נועם Noamבהחלט, הכל כאן מושלם.behechlet, hakol kan mušlem.Definitely, everything here is perfect.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry מושלם, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
