גשם
geshem
The Hebrew word for rain is גשם (geshem).
גשם refers to an instance of particles falling. To express the concept of it raining, Hebrew speakers use a construction combining the verb meaning 'to fall' with the noun גשם.
Meaning: an instance of particles falling (noun)
Which one should you use?
The plural form גשמים is often used to describe heavy or prolonged rainy seasons.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun גשם is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
geshem
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, the word גשם can also mean 'body' or 'physical substance'.
- The Hebrew concept of 'rain' is deeply tied to the agricultural calendar, where the 'former rain' and 'latter rain' are distinct seasonal events.
- Hebrew uses a different word, מטר, to refer to rain in a more poetic or biblical context.
Examples in context
- זה נראה כמו גשם.It looks like rain.This sentence is useful for describing appearance using גשם.Tatoeba #1642493 by MrShoval, translation #26783 by blay_paul
- עוד מעט יירד גשם.It is going to rain soon.This sentence is useful for describing future weather using גשם.Tatoeba #646100 by Eldad, translation #32468 by CK
- ירד גשם רב אתמול.We had a lot of rain yesterday.This sentence is useful for describing past weather using גשם.Tatoeba #1919019 by fekundulo, translation #244399 by CK
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Example conversation
Ido and Agur are looking out the window.
- עידו Idoתראי, הגשם התחיל לרדת.Tiri, ha-geshem hichil laredet.Look, the rain has started to fall.
- עגור Adiאני מקווה שהגשם לא יימשך הרבה.Ani mekava she-ha-geshem lo yimshech harbe.I hope the rain doesn't last long.
- עידו Idoהגשם עוזר לצמחים בגינה.Ha-geshem ozer la-tsmachim ba-gina.The rain helps the plants in the garden.
- עגור Adiזה נכון, אבל אני שונאת גשם.Ze nachon, aval ani sone'at geshem.That's true, but I hate rain.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries גשם, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
