שגשוג
shigshug
Prosperity in Hebrew is שגשוג (shigshug).
The word שגשוג is used to describe the condition of being prosperous.
Meaning: condition of being prosperous (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
shigshug
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, one can describe a person as being 'prosperous' by using the word פורח, which literally means 'flowering'.
- In Hebrew, the concept of prosperity is often paired with the word ברכה meaning 'blessing', as material wealth is traditionally viewed as a divine gift rather than just a result of effort.
- If you are describing a 'prosperous' period of history, Hebrew speakers might use תור זהב, which literally translates to 'golden age', instead of using the word שגשוג.
Examples in context
- מחזור עסקי הוא רצף של תקופות שגשוג ותקופות מיתון.A business cycle is a recurring succession of periods of prosperity and periods of depression.This sentence is useful for seeing how שגשוג is used in an economic context regarding business cycles.Tatoeba #6004865 by fekundulo, translation #237953 by CM
- שגשוג כללי ושביעות רצון הם הגורמים המרתיעים ביותר נגד מהפכה.General prosperity and satisfaction are the best deterrents to revolution.This sentence illustrates the use of שגשוג when discussing general societal prosperity.Tatoeba #4045082 by fekundulo, translation #2366881 by AlanF_US
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
