תומאס
tomas
The English name Thomas is translated into Hebrew as תומאס (tomas).
Meaning: given name (name)
Which one should you use?
The standard form is תומאס, while תומי is used as an informal version of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
tomas
Did you know?
- In some contexts, a person named תומאס might be referred to by the diminutive 'Tomi' (תומי), which sounds like a completely different Hebrew word meaning 'my hope'.
- A Hebrew speaker might associate the name תומאס with the word תומך, which means 'supporter' or 'supporting', due to the similar root consonants.
- When written in a cursive script, the letters of תומאס look entirely different from the block letters used in printed reference materials.
Examples in context
- מה המציא תומאס אדיסון?What did Thomas Edison invent?This sentence shows how to use תומאס when referring to a specific person.Tatoeba #1837600 by Eldad, translation #1837494 by Amastan
- תומאס, תעשה מאמץ!Thomas, make some effort!This sentence illustrates addressing someone directly using תומאס.Tatoeba #566684 by Eldad, translation #279472 by Scott
- גברת תומאס מלמדת אותנו היסטוריה.Miss Thomas teaches us history.This sentence demonstrates using תומאס as a surname or part of a title.Tatoeba #615462 by Holyspirit, translation #37446 by CN
- שמי תומסMy name is Thomas.
- שמי תומיMy name is Tomi.
- שלום לכולם, אני תומסHello everyone, I am Thomas.
- היי חברים, שמי תומיHey friends, my name is Tomi.
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Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new team member.
- עידו Idoהאם תומאס כבר הגיע למשרד?Ha'im Thomas kvar higia la'misrad?Has Thomas already arrived at the office?
- עגור Adiכן, תומאס יושב ליד השולחן.Ken, Thomas yoshev leyad ha'shulchan.Yes, Thomas is sitting by the desk.
- עידו Idoמעולה, אני צריך לדבר איתו.Me'ule, ani tsarikh ledaber ito.Great, I need to speak with him.
- עגור Adiסבבה, תעבור לדבר איתו עכשיו.Sababa, ta'avor ledaber ito achshav.Cool, go talk to him now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
