מוגן
mugan
The English word "protected" is translated into Hebrew as מוגן (mugan).
Meaning: defended (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form of מוגן changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use the masculine singular form מוגן (mugán), the feminine singular form מוגנת (muganét), the masculine plural form מוגנים (muganím) or the feminine plural form מוגנות (muganót).
How do you pronounce it?
mugan
Did you know?
- The root of מוגן is the same as that used in the word מגן דוד (Shield of David), the iconic symbol found on the flag of Israel.
- In Israel, the phrase מרחב מוגן (protected space) refers specifically to a reinforced room or shelter designed to protect civilians from rocket fire.
- While English uses 'protected' for many things, using מוגן for a person might sound more like they are a protected object or under military guard rather than a person being 'looked after'.
Examples in context
- ביקשו את הטכנאי לעשות כלי מוגן מאור.They asked the technician to make a vessel protected from light.This example shows how to use מוגן to describe a vessel that is shielded from light.Tatoeba #2142623 by fekundulo, translation #12216171 by Miktsoanit
- הוא מרגיש מוגן בתוך הבית.Hu margish mugan betoch ha-bayit.He feels protected inside the house.
- השטח הזה מוגן מאוד.Ha-shetach ha-ze mugan me'od.This area is very protected.
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Example conversation
Two people are discussing safety measures for a new house.
- רוטם Rotemהאם הבית החדש מוגן מספיק?ha-im ha-bayit ha-hadash mugan maspik?Is the new house protected enough?
- איתי Itayכן, התקנו מערכת אבטחה מתקדמת.ken, hitkanu ma'arekhet avtaha mitkademet.Yes, we installed an advanced security system.
- רוטם Rotemזה נשמע מצוין, רוטם שמחה לשמוע.ze nishma metzuyan, Rotem smekha lishmoa.That sounds great, Rotem is happy to hear.
- איתי Itayאני רגוע כי הכל מוגן.ani ragu'a ki ha-kol mugan.I am calm because everything is protected.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
