רחוב
rechov
The Hebrew word for street is רחוב (rechov).
The word רחוב refers to a paved part of a road within a town or village.
Meaning: paved part of road in a village or a town (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
רחוב is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
rechov
Did you know?
- There is a Hebrew expression לצאת לרחוב meaning 'to go out into the street', which is frequently used to describe participating in a political protest.
- Hebrew distinguishes between רחוב, a street within a town, and כביש, which refers to a highway or a road connecting two places.
- The word רחוב originates from a root meaning 'to be wide' or 'broad'. Historically, it referred to an open, expansive space rather than just any paved path.
Examples in context
- טום היה מעורב בקטטת רחוב.Tom was involved in a street brawl.This sentence illustrates the use of רחוב in the context of a brawl.Tatoeba #1482839 by MrShoval, translation #1482667 by Spamster
- את יכולה לתת לי מפת רחובות?Can you give me a street map?This sentence shows how רחוב is used when asking for a map.Tatoeba #3799667 by fekundulo, translation #7768163 by sharris123
- בחציית רחוב סואן, היה עירני.When you cross a busy street, pay attention.This sentence provides an example of using רחוב regarding crossing a street.Tatoeba #2378704 by fekundulo, translation #8884775 by AlanF_US
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Example conversation
Daniel and Noa are looking for a specific cafe in the city.
- דניאל Danielבאיזה רחוב נמצא בית הקפה?be'ezeh rechov nimtza beit ha'kafe?In which street is the cafe located?
- נועה Noaהוא נמצא ברחוב הראשי.hu nimtza ba'rechov ha'rashi.It is on the main street.
- דניאל Danielהאם הרחוב הזה ארוך?ha'im ha'rechov ha'ze aroch?Is this street long?
- נועה Noaכן, הוא מאוד ארוך.ken, hu me'od aroch.Yes, it is very long.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries רחוב, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
