מתנה
matana
The Hebrew word for present is מתנה (matana).
The word מתנה refers to a physical gift.
Meaning: to put (something) forward in order for it to be seen, to show, exhibit (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word מתנה is derived from the root נ–ת–ן (n-t-n), which relates to the act of giving.
Which one should you use?
מתנה refers specifically to a physical gift. For the action of presenting or exhibiting something, a different verb is required.
How do you pronounce it?
matana
Did you know?
- The word מתנה comes from a root that is shared with the name 'Nathan', meaning 'He gave'.
- While מתנה is a gift, the word for a 'present' in the sense of 'current time' is הווה, which also means 'existence'.
- In a legal context, a 'gift' given as a bribe is often called שוחד, moving away from the positive connotations of מתנה.
Examples in context
- הוא נתן לי מתנה.He gave me a present.This sentence shows the use of מתנה when someone gives a gift.Tatoeba #5793797 by fekundulo, translation #297539 by CK
- הוא שלח לי מתנה.He sent me a present.This sentence shows the use of מתנה when someone sends a gift.Tatoeba #5793798 by fekundulo, translation #297540 by CK
- כל ילד קיבל מתנה.Each child was given a present.This sentence shows the use of מתנה when a child receives a gift.Tatoeba #1384894 by MrShoval, translation #43057 by CK
- אתמול, קיבלתי מתנה יפהYesterday, I received a beautiful gift.
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Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
