לנזוף
linzof
The Hebrew verb for 'rebuke' is לנזוף (linzof).
The verb is used to express the act of criticizing someone harshly or reproving them.
Meaning: to criticise harshly, to reprove (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The root form נזף (nazaf) represents the past tense third-person masculine singular, meaning 'he rebuked'.
How do you pronounce it?
linzof
Did you know?
- If you are rebuking someone for a mistake in a professional setting, a Hebrew speaker might use the more modern word להעיר (leha'ir) instead, which literally means 'to wake up' or 'to remark'.
- In Hebrew, the concept of 'rebuke' is closely linked to the religious practice of תוכחה (tochacha), which is the moral obligation to correct a friend or family member for their own spiritual benefit.
- In traditional Jewish texts, a 'rebuke' was not just a verbal scolding but a formal legal or prophetic tool used to warn a community before a disaster occurred.
Examples in context
- הוא התחיל לנזוף בו על המעשים שלו.hu hekhil linzof bo al ha-ma'asim shelo.He started to rebuke him for his actions.
- לא כדאי לנזוף בו בצורה כזו.lo kedai linzof bo be-tzura kazo.It is not advisable to rebuke him in such a way.
Example conversation
Daniel and Noa are discussing a mistake made at work.
- דניאל Danielראית איך המנהל רצה לנזוף בנו?ra-ita eich ha-menahel ratza linzof banu?Did you see how the manager wanted to rebuke us?
- נועה Noaכן, זה היה ממש לא נעים.ken, ze haya mamash lo na-im.Yes, it was really unpleasant.
- דניאל Danielהוא תמיד צועק כשמשהו משתבש.hu tamid tzo-ek keshe-mashehu mishtabesh.He always screams when something goes wrong.
- נועה Noaאני מקווה שהוא לא ימשיך כך.ani mekava she-hu lo yamshich kach.I hope he won't continue like this.
