כבוד
kavod
The English word 'respect' is translated into Hebrew as כבוד (kavod).
כבוד refers to admiration for a person or entity due to perceived merit. It can represent the feeling of respect or the status of honor and dignity depending on the context. While English speakers often say 'to show respect', in Hebrew it is very common to use the verb לתת (to give) in phrases like לתת כבוד למישהו (to give respect to someone).
Meaning: admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun כבוד is etymologically related to the concepts of glory, honor or weight, implying that a person with respect possesses 'weight' or importance.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an uncountable noun, כבוד does not have a plural form when it is used to refer to the abstract concept of respect.
How do you pronounce it?
kavod
Did you know?
- The linguistic root of כבוד also appears in the word for 'liver' in some Semitic contexts, historically linked to the idea of the 'center' or 'essence' of a person.
- In Israeli slang, כבוד can be used as a standalone exclamation to acknowledge someone's impressive achievement or style, similar to saying 'respect' or 'props'.
- In many contexts, כבוד describes a formal title or 'honorific' used when addressing someone of high standing, much like 'Excellency'.
Examples in context
- יש להם כבוד הדדי.They have a reciprocal respect.This sentence shows how to express the concept of reciprocal respect using כבוד.Tatoeba #13749477 by IMer, translation #13749476 by IMer
- הם לא נותנים לך כבוד.They don't respect you.This sentence illustrates the use of כבוד in a negative context regarding respect.Tatoeba #5475163 by fekundulo, translation #3910759 by CK
- לתום אין כבוד לסמכות.Tom has no respect for authority.This sentence demonstrates the use of כבוד in relation to respect for authority.Tatoeba #5538180 by fekundulo, translation #5295500 by CK
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Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a respected manager.
- עידו Idoהוא מנהל מצוין, יש לו הרבה כבוד.Hu menahel metzuyan, yesh lo harbe kvod.He is an excellent manager, he has a lot of respect.
- עגור Adiאני מסכימה, הוא תמיד מקשיב לכולם.Ani maskima, hu tamid makshiv lekulam.I agree, he always listens to everyone.
- עידו Idoזה בדיוק מה שיוצר כבוד בצוות.Ze bidyuk ma sheyotzer kvod batzevet.That is exactly what creates respect in the team.
- עגור Adiנכון, זה מאוד חשוב בעבודה.Nachon, ze meod chashuv baavoda.True, it is very important at work.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
