כבש
keves
The English word sheep is translated into Hebrew as כבש (keves).
The word refers to the animal (noun).
Meaning: animal (noun)
Which one should you use?
כבש is the masculine singular form, while כבשה refers specifically to a female sheep or ewe. The plural form is כבשים, which can refer to a group or flock of sheep. The form כְּבָשִׂים is a formal way to refer to a group or flock of sheep.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is כבש. The feminine singular form is כבשה. The plural form is כבשים.
How do you pronounce it?
keves
Did you know?
- The word כבש shares the same root as the Hebrew verb for 'conquer' or 'subjugate'. This linguistic connection reflects the animal's nature as a creature that is easily dominated by humans.
- In modern Hebrew slang, certain terms related to sheep or goats can be used to describe someone who is easily led or gullible.
- The Hebrew word כבש is a cognate of the Arabic word كَبْش, sharing the same ancient Semitic roots.
Examples in context
- כבשים מספקות לנו צמר.Sheep provide us with wool.The first sentence shows how to use the plural form to discuss sheep providing wool.Tatoeba #1285223 by Eldad, translation #34763 by CM
- כבשים נותנות לנו צמר.Sheep give us wool.The second sentence uses the plural form to show sheep giving wool.Tatoeba #4070272 by papilichasisto, translation #4490599 by Joseph
- תראי הצעצוע הזה ממש צמרירי כמו כבשה.Look this toy is really woolly like a sheep.The third sentence uses the feminine singular form to make a comparison to a sheep.Tatoeba #11147873 by mutskt, translation #11148416 by mutskt
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Example conversation
Rotem and Itay are walking through a field in the countryside.
- רוטם Rotemתראה, יש שם כבש לבן.t're, yesh sham kvas lavan.Look, there is a white sheep there.
- איתי Itayכן, הוא נראה ממש חמוד.ken, hu nir'e mamash chamud.Yes, it looks really cute.
- רוטם Rotemהוא אוכל עשב בשקט.hu ochel esev be'sheket.It is eating grass quietly.
- איתי Itayזה נוף יפה מאוד.ze nof yafe me'od.It is a very beautiful view.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries כבש, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
