Big
גָּדוֹל
[Gadol]
Word Forms
Feminine (Sing.)
גְּדוֹלָה
[Gdola]
Plural (Masc.)
גְּדוֹלִים
[Gdolim]
Plural (Fem.)
גְּדוֹלוֹת
[Gdolot]
📖 Translation
Big
Denotes large size, significance, importance, or age (in the sense of 'older'). Used in both literal and figurative senses.
💬 Usage Examples
זֶה בִּנְיָן גָּדוֹל וְחָשׁוּב.
Ze binyan gadol ve-hashuv.
This is a big and important building.
יֵשׁ לָנוּ צָרִיךְ גָּדוֹל לַעֲשׂוֹת.
Yesh lanu tzorech gadol la'asot.
We have a big need to do this.
הַבֵּן הַגָּדוֹל שֶׁלִּי מְבַקֵּר בַּשָּׁבוּעַ הַבָּא.
Ha-ben ha-gadol sheli mevaker ba-shavua ha-ba.
My older son will visit next week.
💡 Memory Tip
Easily remembered by associating it with the Russian word 'dostoynyy' (worthy) or 'dostich' (to achieve something great).