נסיכה
nesikha
The Hebrew word for princess is נסיכה (nesikha).
נסיכה is a noun used to refer to a female member of a royal family.
Meaning: female member of royal family (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine plural form of נסיכה is נסיכות (princesses).
How do you pronounce it?
nesikha
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew slang, if someone describes a situation as 'princess-like' or 'acting like a princess', it can be used sarcastically to describe someone being high-maintenance.
- While נסיכה is the standard word for princess, the Biblical term בת-מלך literally means 'daughter of a king' and was used more frequently in ancient texts.
- In some religious contexts, the concept of a 'princess' is linked to the idea of the 'daughter of Zion', a poetic personification of Jerusalem.
Examples in context
- היא חלמה להיות נסיכה.She dreamed of being a princess.This sentence shows how to use נסיכה when talking about a dream.Tatoeba #2063935 by MrShoval, translation #2059919 by Spamster
- חלומות מתוקים, נסיכה שלי.Sweet dreams, my princess.This sentence shows a term of endearment using נסיכה.Tatoeba #2575750 by VirtuOZ, translation #2601320 by AlanF_US
- היה הייתה פעם נסיכה יפה…Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess.This sentence shows how to use נסיכה when beginning a fairy tale.Tatoeba #1156521 by Eldad, translation #1156507 by Eldad
- She conducts herself with grace and poise, like a true נְסִיכָה.She conducts herself with grace and poise, like a true princess.
- The בַּת הַמֶּלֶךְ entered the hall escorted by guards, captivating everyone with her elegance.The daughter of the king entered the hall escorted by guards, captivating everyone with her elegance.
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Example conversation
Ido and Agur are talking about a movie they just watched.
- עידו Idoהנסיכה בסרט הזאת ממש חזקה.ha-nesikha ba-seret ha-zot mamash khazaka.The princess in this movie is really strong.
- עגור Adiכן, היא לא נסיכה טיפוסית בכלל.ken, hi lo nesikha tipusit bikhol.Yes, she is not a typical princess at all.
- עידו Idoהיא מעדיפה להילחם מאשר לחכות.hi ma'adifa lehilakhem me'asher lekhatot.She prefers to fight rather than wait.
- עגור Adiבדיוק, זו נסיכה מודרנית.bidiyuk, zo nesikha modernit.Exactly, that is a modern princess.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
