סצנה

Hebrew

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek σκηνή (skēnḗ, scene, stage). Specifically via Russian сце́на (scéna, stage, scene), and reinforced by cognates (e.g. English scene).

Noun

סְצֵנָה (s'tzéna) f (plural indefinite סְצֵנוֹת, singular construct סְצֵנַת־)

  1. scene
    1. A part from a story that stands by itself and is a part of a complete fiction writing or film.
    2. The location of an event that attracts attention.
    3. A dramatic and exaggerated behaviour, an act that brings unnecessary attention to oneself, especially through a public expression (as in to make a scene).

Usage notes

  • The excessive spelling סצינה is uncommon.
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