קעקוע
ka'akua
The English word "tattoo" is translated into Hebrew as קעקוע (ka'akua).
The noun קעקוע refers to an image made in the skin using ink and a needle.
Meaning: an image made in the skin with ink and a needle (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form for tattoos is קעקועים. If you wish to use the verb meaning "to tattoo", use לקעקע.
How do you pronounce it?
ka'akua
Did you know?
- Despite the biblical prohibition, the modern Israeli culture is highly permissive of קעקועים, and the industry is a booming part of the urban landscape in cities like Tel Aviv.
- In the Hebrew Bible, the prohibition against קעקועים is found in the book of Leviticus. This ancient ban has influenced the cultural perception of tattoos in Jewish law for millennia.
- The word קעקוע can sometimes be used metaphorically in Hebrew to describe something that is 'indelible' or impossible to erase from one's memory.
Examples in context
- היא עובדת במכון קעקוע.She works at a tattoo parlor.This sentence is useful for mentioning a workplace involving the word קעקוע.Tatoeba #6032398 by fekundulo, translation #1774052 by Spamster
- אתה נחוש בדעתך לעשות קעקוע?Are you determined to get a tattoo?This sentence is useful for asking someone about their determination regarding the word קעקוע.Tatoeba #1809962 by Eldad, translation #3744953 by AlanF_US
- יש לה על הירך קעקוע של לטאה.She has a tattoo of a lizard on her thigh.This sentence is useful for describing a specific tattoo on a body part using the word קעקוע.Tatoeba #593894 by Eldad, translation #543551 by darinmex
- החלטתי לעשות קעקוע חדש על הידI've decided to get a new tattoo on my hand
- האם אתה עושה קעקועים בעברית?Do you do tattoos in Hebrew?
- כן, יש לי קעקוע ייחודי על הגבYes, I have a unique tattoo on my back
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Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a new piece of art on someone's arm.
- עגור Adiאיתי, תראה את הקעקוע החדש שלו!Itay, tireh et ha-ka'aku ha-hadash shelo!Itay, look at his new tattoo!
- איתי Itayוואו, זה נראה ממש מקצועי.Wow, ze nira mamash miktzo'i.Wow, it looks really professional.
- עגור Adiאני חושבת שזה קעקוע של פרח.Ani khoshevet she-ze ka'aku shel perakh.I think it is a tattoo of a flower.
- איתי Itayאת צודקת, זה יפה מאוד.At tzodeket, ze yafe me'od.You are right, it is very beautiful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
