סוד
sod
The Hebrew word for secret is סוד (sod).
The word סוד refers to knowledge that is hidden.
Meaning: knowledge that is hidden (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use the noun סוד to refer to the secret itself, while the adjective סודי is used to describe something that is classified or kept secret.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun סוד is סודות.
How do you pronounce it?
sod
Did you know?
- In ancient Hebrew, סוד could refer to a 'council' or a 'circle of intimates' who are privy to a specific secret, rather than the secret itself.
- The root of סוד is shared with words meaning 'to whisper' or 'to confer', reflecting the intimate and quiet nature of sharing hidden knowledge.
- In Jewish mysticism, the סוד is the fourth and deepest level of Torah interpretation, where the text is used to reveal divine mysteries and the nature of the cosmos.
Examples in context
- יש לו סוד אפל.He has a dark secret.This sentence shows how to describe a secret with an adjective.Tatoeba #1894732 by MrShoval, translation #1894144 by Spamster
- אין בזה כל סוד.It's no secret.This sentence demonstrates the phrase 'It's no secret'.Tatoeba #1918490 by MrShoval, translation #1918251 by Spamster
- יש לי נשק סודי.I have a secret weapon.This sentence shows how to use the adjective form to describe a weapon.Tatoeba #6067212 by fekundulo, translation #2358811 by CK
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Example conversation
Maya and Daniel are talking about a surprise party.
- מאיה Mayaדניאל, יש לי סוד קטן.Daniel, yesh li sod katan.Daniel, I have a little secret.
- דניאל Danielמה הסוד? אני חייב לדעת!Ma ha-sod? Ani chayav lada'at!What is the secret? I must know!
- מאיה Mayaזו מסיבת הפתעה ליומולדת שלך.Zo mesibat hafta'a la-yomhuledet shelcha.It is a surprise party for your birthday.
- דניאל Danielוואו, תודה ששמרת את הסוד.Wow, toda she-shamart et ha-sod.Wow, thanks for keeping the secret.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
