מילים
milim
The English phrase "words" is translated into Hebrew as מילים (milim).
The term refers to the smallest units of a language that have a meaning and can be spoken or written.
How does it change in a sentence?
מילים is the plural form of the singular noun מילה, which means "word".
How do you pronounce it?
milim
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, the root of מילה is related to the concept of 'circumcision', which is מילה (mila) spelled exactly the same way. While the context is clear from the sentence, the spelling is identical.
- The plural form מילים uses the 'im' ending, which is typically the masculine plural suffix, even though מילה is a feminine noun.
- Ancient Hebrew texts often use the word דבר for 'word' or 'thing', creating a linguistic overlap where a 'word' and a 'physical object' were once the same term.
Examples in context
- תום לא טוחן מילים.Tom doesn't mince words.This sentence shows the use of מילים in an idiom about being direct.Tatoeba #4673788 by fekundulo, translation #3171712 by CK
- גם מילים הן מעשים.Words are also actions.This sentence illustrates the idea that מילים can be considered a form of action.Tatoeba #10262963 by NizzanCohen, translation #10272523 by shekitten
- הוא שינה כמה מילים.He changed a few words.This sentence demonstrates how to describe changing a few מילים.Tatoeba #628434 by Eldad, translation #288465 by CK
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Example conversation
Noam and Rotem are talking about a book Noam is reading.
- נועם Noamהספר הזה מלא במילים קשות.hasif haze male bemilim kashot.This book is full of difficult words.
- רוטם Rotemהאם המילים האלה חדשות לך?ha'im hamilim ha'ele chadashot lecha?Are these words new to you?
- נועם Noamכן, אני לומד מילים חדשות כל יום.ken, ani lomed milim chadashot kol yom.Yes, I learn new words every day.
- רוטם Rotemזה מצוין, נועם.ze metzuyan, Noam.That is excellent, Noam.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
