גל
gal
The Hebrew word for wave is גל (gal).
גל refers to a moving disturbance or undulation. Beyond its physical meaning, it is used metaphorically to describe a sudden increase or surge in phenomena, such as a heat wave (גל חום) or a wave of immigrants (גל עולים).
Meaning: moving disturbance, undulation (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is גל. The plural form is גלים.
How do you pronounce it?
gal
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew, the word גל is a common unisex given name. While it literally means 'wave', it is often chosen for its connotation of energy and constant motion.
- The plural גלים is used in the phrase 'across the waves', but the word can also refer to the 'waves' or 'folds' of a fabric in high fashion or textile descriptions.
- In a military context, a גל can refer to a 'wave' of an attack, describing a synchronized surge of soldiers moving toward a target.
Examples in context
- גל ענק הציף את סירת הקאנו.A giant wave flooded the canoe.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe a single giant גל impacting an object.Tatoeba #3339276 by fekundulo, translation #3389769 by AlanF_US
- אנו בשבוע השני של גל חום אכזרי.We're in the second week of an unrelenting heat wave.This sentence demonstrates the metaphorical use of גל in the context of a heat wave.Tatoeba #5242945 by fekundulo, translation #932923 by darinmex
- בשנים האחרונות נאזארה הפכה למוקד עבור גולשי גלי ענק.In recent years, Nazare has become a global focal point for big wave surfers.This sentence shows how to use the term when discussing surfers and waves.Tatoeba #10749224 by fekundulo, translation #9032492 by Hybrid
- הגלים באוקיינוס יכולים להיות עזים ומרהיבים.The waves in the ocean can be strong and magnificent.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
