שריד
sarid
The English word 'remnant' is translated into Hebrew as שריד (sarid).
This term is often used in a biblical or historical context to describe a small group of people who survived a catastrophe or a period of exile.
Meaning: small portion remaining of a larger thing or group (noun)
Which one should you use?
While שריד is the default form, the formal translation for remnant is שְׁאֵרִית.
How do you pronounce it?
sarid
Did you know?
- While שריד is common in historical texts, the formal term שְׁאֵרִית shares a root with the word for 'leftover food'. This creates a sharp contrast between the poetic dignity of a survivor and the mundane nature of scraps.
- In a biblical context, שריד is a term of hope. It describes a small, faithful group preserved specifically to restart an entire society from the ruins.
- The word שריד is fundamentally linked to the verb שׂרד, meaning 'to survive'. In Hebrew, a 'remnant' is not just something left behind, but specifically something that endured against the odds.
Examples in context
- הוא מצא שריד של תרבות עתיקה.hu matza sherid shel tarbut atika.He found a remnant of an ancient culture.
- זהו שריד אחרון של המבנה הישן.zehu sherid acharon shel hamivne hayashan.This is the last remnant of the old structure.
Example conversation
Rotem and Daniel are visiting an archaeological site.
- רוטם Rotemדניאל, תראה את השריד הזה מהחומה.Daniel, tireh et hasharid hazeh me-hachoma.Daniel, look at this remnant of the wall.
- דניאל Danielזה נראה מאוד עתיק.ze nira me'od atik.It looks very ancient.
- רוטם Rotemזה שריד יחיד ששרד את המלחמה.ze sharid yachid she-sarad et hamilchama.It is a single remnant that survived the war.
- דניאל Danielזה באמת מרגש לראות.ze be'emet meragesh lir'ot.It really is moving to see.
