לשדוד
lishdod
To rob in Hebrew is לשדוד (lishdod).
The verb לשדוד refers specifically to the act of committing a robbery. It implies a more intense level of crime than simple theft, often involving the use of force or threats against a person or an institution.
Meaning: to commit robbery (verb)
Which one should you use?
While לשדוד is used for robbery, which implies force or threat, the verb לגנוב is the standard way to say 'to steal', which means simply taking something without permission.
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form לשדוד is used to express the action of robbing. The past tense third-person singular form is שדד (robbed), and the future tense third-person singular form is יִשּׁדֹד (will rob). If you want to refer to the person who commits the crime, the noun for robber is שודד.
How do you pronounce it?
lishdod
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew slang, if you describe a deal as 'robbery' (שוד), you are not necessarily accusing someone of a crime, but saying the price is outrageously high.
- The root of לשדוד is related to the concept of plundering or raiding, which in ancient times often referred to nomadic tribes raiding settlements.
- While לגנוב is for stealing, the word לשדוד can be used metaphorically in Hebrew to describe 'robbing' someone of their time or attention.
Examples in context
- הם ניסו לשדוד אותי.They tried to rob me.This sentence uses לשדוד to show an attempt to rob someone.Tatoeba #6067306 by fekundulo, translation #3822756 by CK
- תום הודיע למשטרה על תוכניתו של ג'ון לשדוד את הבנק.Tom informed the police about John's plan to rob the bank.This sentence uses לשדוד to describe a plan to rob a bank.Tatoeba #3929432 by fekundulo, translation #3928218 by Amastan
- הם תכננו לשדוד את החנות בלילה.hem tikhne-nu lishdod et ha-khanut ba-laila.They planned to rob the store at night.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a news report about a crime.
- נועם Noamשמעת? מישהו ניסה לשדוד את הסופרמרקט.shama'ata? mishehu nisa lishdod et hasupermarket.Did you hear? Someone tried to rob the supermarket.
- עגור Adiבאמת? זה קרה היום?be'emet? ze kara hayom?Really? Did it happen today?
- נועם Noamכן, הוא ניסה לשדוד אותם בבוקר.ken, hu nisa lishdod otam baboker.Yes, he tried to rob them in the morning.
- עגור Adiאני מקווה שהמשטרה תמצא אותו.ani mekava shehamishtra timtza oto.I hope the police find him.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
