צהוב
tsahóv/t͡sa.ˈhov/
Yellow in Hebrew is צהוב (tsahóv).
The word is used to describe things having yellow as their color. It can function as an adjective or as a noun to denote the color itself. For example, you can use it in phrases like ספר צהוב (a yellow book) or דגלים צהובים (yellow flags).
Meaning: having yellow as its color (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use the masculine singular צהוב, the feminine singular צהובה, the masculine plural צהובים or the feminine plural צהובות. The verb הצהיב means to become yellow or more yellow.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced tsahóv. It has two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In some Hebrew contexts, describing a person as צהוב can imply they look sickly or pale, rather than literally being the color yellow.
- The word צהוב is closely related to the Arabic word صهب (sahb), which specifically refers to a reddish-yellow or tawny hair color.
- In historical Hebrew texts, shades of צהוב were sometimes used to describe the 'golden' hue of the Tabernacle's curtains, blending the concepts of yellow and gold.
Examples in context
- יש גם אחד צהוב.There's also a yellow one.This example shows how to use the masculine singular form צהוב.Tatoeba #4670441 by fekundulo, translation #3133503 by CK
- זה נראה לי צהוב.It looked yellow to me.Tatoeba #4662329 by fekundulo, translation #3170723 by CK
- דלתו של המשרד צהובה.The door of the office is yellow.This example shows how to use the feminine singular form צהובה.Tatoeba #603982 by Eldad, translation #397029 by CM
- את הפרחים הצהובים אפשר לראות עד כמה מרחוקYou can see the yellow flowers from quite a distance.
- הילדה אוהבת לצייר עם צבע צהובThe girl loves to paint with the color yellow.
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Example conversation
Agur and Noam are looking at a collection of markers.
- עגור Adiאיפה המרקר הצהוב?Eifo ha-marker ha-tsahov?Where is the yellow marker?
- נועם Noamהוא נמצא על השולחן.Hu nimtsa al ha-shulchan.It is on the table.
- עגור Adiתודה, אני תמיד מחפש צהוב.Toda, ani tamid mechapes tsahov.Thanks, I'm always looking for yellow.
- נועם Noamזה באמת צבע בולט.Ze be-emet tzeva bolet.It really is a striking color.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry צהוב, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries צהוב, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
