תמונה
tmuna
The English word "photo" translates to Hebrew as תמונה (tmuna).
תמונה is used to refer to a photo, but it is also a general word for any picture or image.
Meaning: to take a photograph (verb)
Which one should you use?
While תמונה is a common way to say photo, the word צילום is often used to refer to a specific shot, a photograph or the more technical/formal concept of photography.
How does it change in a sentence?
תמונה is a feminine noun. To express the plural, use תמונות.
How do you pronounce it?
tmuna
Did you know?
- The word תמונה is used in the Bible to describe the 'likeness' or 'image' of God, long before the invention of the camera.
- The technical word צילום is also used to mean a 'photocopy' or a 'duplicate' of a document, combining the ideas of photography and reproduction.
- The word תמונה comes from the same root as the verb 'to form' or 'to shape', suggesting that a photo is a 'formed' representation of reality.
Examples in context
- זאת תמונה של אחותי.That's a photo of my sister.This sentence shows how to identify a photo of someone.Tatoeba #5957009 by fekundulo, translation #468785 by blay_paul
- תן לי בבקשה תמונה שלך.Please give me a photo of you.This sentence is useful for requesting a photo of another person.Tatoeba #6840348 by Ramiav, translation #6116246 by mailohilohi
- זאת תמונה מהזמן האחרון?Is this a recent photo?This sentence demonstrates how to ask if a photo is recent.Tatoeba #5959544 by fekundulo, translation #385134 by saeb
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Example conversation
Two friends are taking a picture together at a park.
- עידו Idoבואי נצלם תמונה ביחד.boi nitzalem tmuna beyachad.Let's take a photo together.
- עגור Adiבטח, אני אעמוד כאן.betach, ani aamad kan.Sure, I will stand here.
- עידו Idoחייכ'י! אני מצלם תמונה עכשיו.chaychi! ani mtzalem tmuna achshav.Smile! I am taking a photo now.
- עגור Adiשלח לי אותה בהודעה.shlach li ota be-hoda'a.Send it to me in a message.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
