עצוב
Sad
Atzuv (m) / Atzuva (f)
Express sadness.
Context: Basic emotion word. Changes based on speaker's gender.
⚠️ Gender Note:This phrase changes based on the speaker's gender. Use baba for the correct form based on your gender.
How to Use "Sad" in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: Basic emotion word.
B: עצוב
This phrase is considered neutral in register and is at a beginner difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "עצוב"
Atzuv (m) / Atzuva (f)
Break it down: Atzuv — (m) — / — Atzuva — (f)
Hebrew is read from right to left. The transliteration above follows English reading order (left to right) to help you pronounce each sound correctly.
Cultural Tips for Using This Phrase
In Israel, this phrase works in most situations — from talking to friends to speaking with shopkeepers or colleagues.
Hebrew is a gendered language. This phrase can change depending on who is speaking or being addressed. baba lets you set those roles before translation.
Body language matters in Israel. When saying "sad", Israelis are generally expressive people who are comfortable showing emotions openly.
Learning "Sad" — Quick Reference
| Hebrew | עצוב |
| Pronunciation | Atzuv (m) / Atzuva (f) |
| English | Sad |
| Category | emotions |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Gender-specific | Yes — changes by gender |
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