סערה
se'ara
The Hebrew word for 'storm' is סערה (se'ara).
סערה can be used literally to describe weather phenomena or metaphorically to describe emotional or political turmoil.
How does it change in a sentence?
סערה is a feminine noun. The plural form is סערות, which means 'storms'.
How do you pronounce it?
se'ara
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, the concept of 'brainstorming' is translated as סיעור מוחות, using a derivative of the same root as סערה to describe the 'agitation' of ideas.
- In a metaphorical sense, when describing a person's intense emotional turmoil, Hebrew speakers frequently use the phrase סערת נפש, which translates literally to 'storm of the soul'.
- The word סערה carries a heavy connotation of 'divine upheaval' in biblical literature, often portraying a storm as a physical manifestation of God's presence or anger rather than just a weather event.
Examples in context
- הסופה הגיעה עם רוחות חזקות ומדהימות.The storm arrived with strong and amazing winds.
- הייתה סערה חזקה בלילה.Hayta sa'ara chazaka ba-laila.There was a strong storm during the night.
Example conversation
Ido and Agur are looking out the window at the weather.
- עידו Idoתראי איזו סערה התחילה!Tira eizo se'ara hitchila!Look what a storm has started!
- עגור Adiנכון, יש המון רוח.Nakhon, yesh hamon ruach.True, there is a lot of wind.
- עידו Idoאת חושבת שהסערה תסתיים היום?At choshevet shehase'ara tistayem hayom?Do you think the storm will end today?
- עגור Adiלא, זה ימשיך מחר.Lo, ze yamshich machar.No, it will continue tomorrow.
