
Vocabulary of Shapes in Hebrew
Learning shapes in Hebrew is fundamental for describing objects, buildings, and various items. Here's a comprehensive list of common shapes:
Basic Shapes
- Circle: מעגל (Ma'agal)
- Square: ריבוע (Ribu'a)
- Triangle: משולש (Mishulash)
- Rectangle: מלבן (Mehlevan)
- Oval: אובל (Oval)
- Diamond/Rhombus: מעוין (Me'uyan)
- Star: כוכב (Kochav)
- Heart: לב (Lev)
3D Shapes
- Cube: מקובע (Mekuba)
- Sphere: כדור (Kadur)
- Cylinder: גליל (Gelil)
- Cone: חמש (Chamesh)
- Pyramid: פירמידה (Piramida)
Other Shapes
- Ellipse: אליפסה (Elipsa)
- Hexagon: שש צדדים (Shesh Tsadadim)
- Octagon: שמונה צדדים (Shmone Tsadadim)
- Pentagon: חמישה צדדים (Chamisha Tsadadim)
Describing Shapes
- Round: עגול (Agul)
- Square: ריבועי (Ribu'i)
- Rectangular: מלבני (Mehlevani)
- Triangular: משולשי (Mishulashi)
- Curved: עקום (Akum)
- Straight: ישר (Yashar)
Common Phrases
- This is a circle. זה מעגל. (Ze ma'agal.)
- The table is square. השולחן הוא ריבועי. (Ha'shulchan hu ribu'i.)
- The building has a triangular roof. הבניין יש לו גג משולש. (Ha'binyan yesh lo gag mishulash.)
- Can you draw a star? אתה יכול לצייר כוכב? (Ata yachol l'tziyer kochav?)
Conclusion
With this vocabulary, you'll be able to describe and identify various shapes in Hebrew. Whether you're talking about geometric patterns or describing objects, these terms will enhance your ability to communicate effectively.