עכביש
akavish
The Hebrew word for spider is עכביש (akavish).
עכביש is the standard noun used to refer to the arthropod known as a spider.
Meaning: arthropod (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of עכביש is עכבישים. While עכביש is the standard masculine noun used for the species, the feminine form עכבישה can be used specifically to denote a female spider.
How do you pronounce it?
akavish
Did you know?
- The word עכביש shares a common ancient root with the Arabic word عَنْكَبُوت, meaning both languages inherited the term for 'spider' from a shared Proto-West Semitic ancestor.
- In some traditional Jewish folklore, the spider is seen as a symbol of persistence and patience due to its methodical way of building a web.
- While עכביש is the word for the animal, the word for a spider web is קורי עכביש, which literally translates to 'spider threads'.
Examples in context
- יש עכביש בתוך האוהל.There's a spider inside the tent.This sentence is useful for describing the location of an עכביש.Tatoeba #5525246 by fekundulo, translation #5360453 by Hybrid
- מלני הרגה עכביש עם היד.Melanie killed a spider with her hand.This sentence shows an action involving an עכביש.Tatoeba #11150732 by mutskt, translation #3093290 by shekitten
- יש עכביש חום בודד בבוידעם.There's a brown recluse spider in the attic.This sentence illustrates how to describe a specific type of עכביש.Tatoeba #1555680 by MrShoval, translation #1555377 by Spamster
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Example conversation
Maya and Itai are in the living room.
- מאיה Mayaאיתי, תראה! יש עכביש על הקיר.Itay, tireh! Yesh akbavish al hakir.Itai, look! There is a spider on the wall.
- איתי Itayאיפה? אני לא רואה שום עכביש.Eifo? Ani lo ro'eh shum akbavish.Where? I don't see any spider.
- מאיה Mayaהוא ממש ליד התמונה.Hu mamash lyad hatmuna.It is right next to the picture.
- איתי Itayאוי, אני שונא עכבישים!Oy, ani sone akbavishim!Oh, I hate spiders!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries עכביש, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
