כוכב
kokhav
The English word "star" is translated into Hebrew as כוכב (kokhav).
In an astronomical context, כוכב refers to a luminous celestial body made of plasma. Metaphorically, just as in English, the word is used to describe a celebrity or a standout performer.
Meaning: (astronomy) a luminous celestial body made of plasma (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine singular form is כוכבת. To express the plural, use כוכבים.
How do you pronounce it?
kokhav
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, the 'Star of David' is called מגן דוד, which actually means 'Shield of David'.
- While כוכב means 'star', the word for 'planet' is כוכב לכת, which literally translates to 'wandering star'.
- In Israeli slang, the phrase כוכב can be used sarcastically to describe someone who thinks they are more important or talented than they actually are.
Examples in context
- אני נותן לך כוכב.I am giving you a star.This sentence shows how to use כוכב when giving someone a star.Tatoeba #6021284 by fekundulo, translation #2885100 by AlanF_US
- היא עשתה ממני כוכב.She made me a star.This sentence demonstrates using כוכב in the context of someone being made a star.Tatoeba #2002036 by MrShoval, translation #314418 by CK
- תום היה כוכב המופע.Tom was the star of the show.This sentence illustrates how to use כוכב to describe the star of a show.Tatoeba #5522843 by fekundulo, translation #5361628 by Hybrid
- 25 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Rotem are looking at the night sky.
- דניאל Danielתראי, איזה כוכב גדול!Tira'i, eize kokhav gadol!Look, what a big star!
- רוטם Rotemאני לא רואה אותו.Ani lo ro'ah oto.I don't see it.
- דניאל Danielהוא נמצא ליד השמש.Hu nimtsa lyad hashemesh.It is located near the sun.
- רוטם Rotemעכשיו אני רואה את הכוכב.Achshav ani ro'ah et hakokhav.Now I see the star.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
