חדר
cheder
The Hebrew word for "room" is חדר (cheder).
חדר refers to a division in a building.
Meaning: division in a building (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
חדר is a masculine noun. To express the plural "rooms", use חדרים.
How do you pronounce it?
cheder
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew, חדר can be used as a verb meaning 'to penetrate' or 'to seep into'. This is a different meaning from the noun for 'room' but shares the same root.
- The Hebrew root for חדר is also linked to the Arabic word خَدَرَ, which relates to numbness or a state of stillness.
- The word חדר is the root of חדר, the traditional school for Jewish children. In this context, it refers to the single room where the teacher and students gathered for lessons.
Examples in context
- יש לו חדר משלו.He has his own room.This sentence demonstrates using חדר to indicate ownership.Tatoeba #1644986 by MrShoval, translation #298838 by CK
- יש לך חדר משלך?Do you have a room of your own?This sentence uses חדר to ask a question about personal space.Tatoeba #2002264 by fekundulo, translation #16032 by Swift
- יש לכם חדר זוגי?Do you have a double room?This sentence uses חדר in the context of a double room.Tatoeba #712100 by Eldad, translation #72809 by Eldad
- 112 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ido and Noa are looking at a new apartment.
- עידו Idoאיזה חדר את הכי אוהבת?Eize cheder at hachi ohevet?Which room do you like the most?
- נועה Noaאני אוהבת את החדר עם החלון.Ani ohevet et hacheder im hachalon.I like the room with the window.
- עידו Idoזה יהיה חדר השינה שלנו.Ze yihye cheder hashina shelanu.That will be our bedroom.
- נועה Noaזה נראה כמו חדר מושלם.Ze nir'a kmo cheder mushlam.It looks like a perfect room.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries חדר, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
