גרביים
garbayim
The Hebrew word for socks is גרביים (garbayim).
גרביים refers to clothing worn on the feet and lower legs, typically inside shoes.
How do you pronounce it?
garbayim
Did you know?
- In biblical Hebrew, the concept of 'socks' did not exist as a single word, so ancient texts use descriptions like 'leather sandals' or 'foot-wraps' to cover similar functions.
- The word גרביים is in a dual form, which usually indicates a pair of something. This grammatical structure is why the word inherently implies more than one sock.
- The singular form גרב is used not only for a single sock but also to describe a 'stocking' regardless of length. In modern Hebrew, the distinction between a short sock and a long stocking is often made using adjectives rather than different words.
Examples in context
- תום לובש גרביים לבנות.Tom is wearing white socks.This sentence shows the word גרביים used with a color.Tatoeba #5511363 by fekundulo, translation #5383121 by CK
- כמה זוגות גרביים יש לך?How many pairs of socks do you have?This sentence shows how to ask about the quantity of pairs of גרביים.Tatoeba #5996133 by fekundulo, translation #3122252 by CK
- זכרת לגרוב גרביים חמות?Did you remember to wear warm socks?This sentence shows the word גרביים in the context of wearing something warm.Tatoeba #6042929 by fekundulo, translation #2641551 by CK
- אנא השג לי זוג גרבות נקיות.Please get me a pair of clean socks.
- מדוע יש לך גרבים שלושה ברגל אחת?Why do you have three socks on one foot?
- גרביים במידה 42Socks in size 42
- האם יש לך זוג גרבות בצבע אדום?Do you have a pair of red socks?
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Example conversation
Ido and Noa are packing for a trip.
- עידו Idoנועה, איפה הגרביים שלי?Noa, eifo ha-garbayim sheli?Noa, where are my socks?
- נועה Noaהם בתוך המגירה הקטנה.Hem betoch ha-megira ha-ktana.They are inside the small drawer.
- עידו Idoאני לא מוצא גרביים נקיים.Ani lo motze garbayim nekiyim.I can't find clean socks.
- נועה Noaתסתכל בתוך סל הכביסה.Tistakel betoch sel ha-kvisah.Look inside the laundry basket.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
