משפט
mishpat
The Hebrew word for "sentence" is משפט (mishpat).
In a linguistic context, משפט refers to a grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and a predicate. It is important to note that this is a polysemous word. Depending on the context, it can also mean a legal trial or a judicial sentence or judgment.
Meaning: grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate (noun)
Which one should you use?
While the primary meaning in a linguistic context is "sentence", the same word משפט is used to refer to a legal trial or a judicial judgment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun משפט is משפטים.
How do you pronounce it?
mishpat
Did you know?
- In mathematics, the Hebrew word for 'theorem' is also משפט, a usage that mirrors the German word 'Satz'.
- In Biblical Hebrew, משפט often refers to a legal decree or a social ordinance rather than a grammatical structure.
- The Hebrew word for 'law' or 'justice' is משפט, which shares the same root as the word for a grammatical 'sentence'.
Examples in context
- איך אני מוחק משפט?How do I delete a sentence?This sentence is useful for asking how to delete a משפט.Tatoeba #1452867 by Eldad, translation #769536 by arihato
- משפט זה טרם תורגם.This sentence has yet to be translated.This sentence is useful for noting that a משפט has not been translated yet.Tatoeba #1490942 by Eldad, translation #1490765 by niceguydave
- זה לא משפט בסינית.This isn't a sentence in Chinese!This sentence is useful for stating that something is not a משפט in Chinese.Tatoeba #2134186 by fekundulo, translation #2132835 by Joseph
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Example conversation
Ido and Noa are studying for a Hebrew test.
- עידו Idoנועה, אני לא מבין את המשפט הזה.Noa, ani lo mevin et hamishpat haze.Noa, I don't understand this sentence.
- נועה Noaבאיזה משפט מדובר?Be'eize mishpat medubar?Which sentence are you talking about?
- עידו Idoהמשפט השני בדף.Hamishpat hasheni badaf.The second sentence on the page.
- נועה Noaהמשפט הזה קצת מסובך.Hamishpat haze ktsat mesubach.This sentence is a bit complicated.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries משפט, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
