חלון
chalon
The Hebrew word for window is חלון (chalon).
חלון refers to an opening for light and air (noun).
Meaning: opening for light and air (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun חלון is masculine. To express the plural, use חלונות.
How do you pronounce it?
chalon
Did you know?
- Traditional linguistic theories once linked חלון to the root חָלַל, meaning 'to pierce' or 'to bore'.
- Beyond architecture, חלון is used to describe a 'window of opportunity' or a specific timeframe where an action is possible.
Examples in context
- אשמח אם תפתח חלון.I'd appreciate it if you would open a window.This sentence demonstrates how to ask someone to open a חלון.Tatoeba #5680580 by fekundulo, translation #3620147 by CK
- תום שבר חלון בכיתה.Tom broke a window in the classroom.This sentence shows an example of breaking a חלון in a classroom.Tatoeba #10704254 by fekundulo, translation #2400113 by CK
- הוא השאיר חלון פתוח.He left a window open.This sentence describes leaving a חלון in an open state.Tatoeba #1482517 by MrShoval, translation #5362370 by AlanF_US
- האור דרך החלון מוסיף אווירה יפה לחדר.The light through the window adds a nice atmosphere to the room.
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Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries חלון, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
