מגן דוד
magen david
The English phrase "star of david" is translated into Hebrew as מגן דוד (magen david).
The term is used as a name for the symbol of Jewish identity and Judaism.
Meaning: symbol of Jewish identity and Judaism (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means "shield of David".
How do you pronounce it?
magen david
Did you know?
- Despite its name, the מגן דוד did not become a widely recognized symbol of Jewish identity until the 19th century.
- The name דוד comes from a Proto-Semitic root meaning 'to love'.
- The term מגן is used in modern Hebrew for various types of protection, from a 'screen protector' for a phone to a 'shield' in a legal sense.
Examples in context
- על השולחן יש מגן דוד.al hashulchan yesh magen david.There is a Star of David on the table.
- הוא שר שיר על מגן דוד.hu shar shir al magen david.He sang a song about the Star of David.
Example conversation
Iti and Noa are looking at a piece of jewelry in a shop.
- איתי Itayנועה, תראי את התכשיט הזה.Noa, tri'i et hatachshit haze.Noa, look at this piece of jewelry.
- נועה Noaזה מגן דוד ממש יפה.ze magen david mamash yafe.It is a very beautiful Star of David.
- איתי Itayאת חושבת שזה מתאים לך?at choshevet sheze matim lach?Do you think it suits you?
- נועה Noaכן, אני מאוד אוהבת אותו.ken, ani meod ohevet oto.Yes, I love it very much.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries דוד, מגן, מגן דוד, CC BY-SA 4.0.
