עצוב
atzuv
The English phrase "sad" is translated into Hebrew as עצוב (atzuv).
The word עצוב is used to describe a feeling of sorrow.
Meaning: feeling sorrow (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the word must agree in gender and number with the subject. Use עצובה for a feminine singular subject, עצובים for a masculine plural subject and עצובות for a feminine plural subject.
How do you pronounce it?
atzuv
Did you know?
- The root of the word עצוב is related to the concept of 'stiffness' or 'hardness', suggesting a heart that has become rigid or stuck in its sorrow.
- A common way to describe a 'sad' or 'melancholy' song in Hebrew is not just to use עצוב, but to call it שיר נוגע ללב, meaning a 'heart-touching' song.
- While עצוב describes a feeling, the Hebrew word for 'sad' can also be used to describe a 'sad' or 'pitiful' object, such as a 'sad' looking building.
Examples in context
- זה כל כך עצוב.This is so sad.This sentence is useful for illustrating how to use עצוב to describe a situation.Tatoeba #1873756 by MrShoval, translation #1864491 by Spamster
- זה יהיה עצוב מאוד.That would be very sad.This sentence shows how to use עצוב with an intensifier.Tatoeba #1488328 by Eldad, translation #1488256 by Spamster
- למה את עצובה כל כך?Why are you so sad?This sentence demonstrates the use of a feminine form of עצוב when addressing a female.Tatoeba #1289950 by Eldad, translation #744817 by Swift
- אני עצוב לשמוע את זה.I am sad to hear this.
- היה לי כאב לב לראות את המצב הזה.I had heartache to see this situation.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Noa are talking about a movie they just watched.
- דניאל Danielהסרט היה ממש עצוב.Ha-seret haya mamash atzuv.The movie was really sad.
- נועה Noaכן, אני עדיין מרגישה עצובה.Ken, ani adayin margisha atzuva.Yes, I still feel sad.
- דניאל Danielהסוף היה פשוט עצוב מדי.Ha-sof haya pashut atzuv miday.The ending was simply too sad.
- נועה Noaבוא נראה משהו שמח עכשיו.Bo nireh mashehu same'ach achshav.Let's watch something happy now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
