קריאה
kria
The Hebrew word for "reading" is קריאה (kria).
קריאה refers to the process of interpreting written language. Depending on the context, it can also mean a "call" or a "summons."
Meaning: process of interpreting written language (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kria
Did you know?
- The word קריאה is derived from the root meaning 'to call' or 'to shout'. In ancient contexts, 'reading' meant reading aloud to a group, since silent reading was not the norm.
- In modern Hebrew, the phrase קריאת עיניים refers to 'reading eyes', meaning the ability to understand someone's unspoken feelings through a look.
- In Hebrew, the noun for 'a reading' of a text and the noun for 'a shout' or 'a cry' are identical.
Examples in context
- אני אוהב מאוד קריאה.I love reading.This sentence shows how to express a love for the act of קריאה.Tatoeba #2246478 by fekundulo, translation #2245966 by CK
- נרדמתי תוך כדי קריאה.I fell asleep while reading.This sentence describes falling asleep during the process of קריאה.Tatoeba #569505 by Eldad, translation #322096 by Swift
- התחביב שלי הוא קריאה.My hobby is reading.This sentence identifies קריאה as a personal hobby.Tatoeba #6134303 by fekundulo, translation #1258651 by CK
- הילדה קוראת ספרThe girl is reading a book.
- איזה ספר אתה ממליץ לקרוא?Which book do you recommend reading?
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
