Hebrew · Adjectives

גדול

gadol

Big

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of great size; slang for great or awesome.

Example

הם גרים בבית גדול.

They live in a big house.

Etymology

The adjective 'גדול' (gadol) stems from the root 'ג-ד-ל' (G-D-L), which relates to greatness and size. This root is integral to various expressions concerning magnitude in Hebrew.

How & Where It’s Used

'גדול' is used in both spoken and written Hebrew and can be found in formal and informal settings. It applies widely to objects, concepts, and people.

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