צל
tzel
The English word "shadow" is translated into Hebrew as צל (tzel).
צל refers to an area protected by an obstacle. It can be used to describe both literal and metaphorical shadows. Note that while צל means shadow, the specific word for cosmetic eyeshadow is צללית.
Meaning: area protected by an obstacle (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb phrase used for 'to cast a shadow' is להטיל צל.
How do you pronounce it?
tzel
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, the word צל is often used in a positive sense to describe relief from the heat, rather than the darkness or gloom associated with 'shadow' in English.
- The Hebrew word צל shares the same ancient root as the Arabic word ظِل (ẓill), both descending from a common Proto-Semitic ancestor.
- The word צללית ('silhouette' or 'eyeshadow') is a diminutive form of צל, literally meaning 'a little shadow'.
Examples in context
- צל כהה עבר מאחורי טום.A dark shadow passed behind Tom.This sentence shows how to use צל to describe a moving shadow.Tatoeba #1488485 by Eldad, translation #1488466 by Spamster
- העץ מטיל צל לאורך הרחוב.The tree cast a shadow across the road.This sentence demonstrates how an object can cast a shadow using the word צל.Tatoeba #2558129 by VirtuOZ, translation #43782 by Swift
- יש לה איפור של צללית בעיניים.She's wearing eye shadow.This sentence illustrates the use of the related form צללית when referring to eye makeup.Tatoeba #1849692 by MrShoval, translation #310232 by CK
- רק חצי מהצורה נראית – כי היו צללים על השאר.Only half of the shape is visible, as there were shadows on the rest.
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Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries צל, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
