מדע
mada
The Hebrew word for science is מדע (mada).
The term refers to the collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method. For specific fields, you may use the plural forms: מדעי החברה for the social sciences and מדעי הטבע for the natural sciences.
Meaning: collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the word as an adjective to mean 'scientific', you must match the gender of the noun. Use the masculine form מדעני or the feminine form מדעית.
How do you pronounce it?
mada
Did you know?
- Hebrew distinguishes between מדעי החברה for social sciences and מדעי הרוח for the humanities. The latter literally translates to 'sciences of the spirit'.
- In Israel, the phrase מדע בדיוני describes 'science fiction', where בדיוני comes from the root for 'imagination' or 'invention'.
- The Hebrew word מדע is a direct descendant of the Aramaic word מנדע, which means 'knowledge'.
Examples in context
- כימיה זה מדע מצויין.Chemistry is a marvelous science.This sentence shows how to use מדע to describe a specific field like chemistry.Tatoeba #3047766 by fekundulo, translation #1540024 by marcelostockle
- מדע תמיד עניין אותי.Science has always interested me.This sentence demonstrates using מדע as the subject of a sentence regarding personal interest.Tatoeba #9540618 by Alkrasnov, translation #9519857 by CK
- זה אמנות כפי שזה מדע.It's as much an art as it is a science.This sentence illustrates a comparison between art and מדע.Tatoeba #2117021 by fekundulo, translation #4449073 by AlanF_US
- המדע משפיע על החיים היומיומיים שלנו.Science influences our daily lives.
- הילד מתעניין במדעות מדהימות.The child is interested in fascinating sciences.
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Example conversation
Ido and Maya are discussing their favorite subjects in school.
- עידו Idoמאיה, מה המקצוע האהוב עלייך?Maya, ma hamiktsua ha-ahuv alayich?Maya, what is your favorite subject?
- מאיה Mayaאני מאוד אוהבת מדע.Ani me'od ohevet mada.I love science very much.
- עידו Idoגם אני, זה מקצוע מרתק.Gam ani, ze miktsua meratek.Me too, it is a fascinating subject.
- מאיה Mayaנכון, המדע עוזר לנו להבין את העולם.Nachon, hamada ozer lanu lehavin et ha-olam.True, science helps us understand the world.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries מדע, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
