Welcome to the fourth Hebrew lesson about the plural. This time we will learn about the singular form and what it looks like in the plural, followed by grammar rules, finally a list of emergency phrases.
book![]() ספר |
books![]() ספרים |
car![]() מכונית |
cars![]() מכוניות |
tree![]() עץ |
trees![]() עצים |
flower![]() פרח |
flowers![]() פרחים |
The plural is the form which refers to more than one object or person. For example: I speak two languages the plural here is [languages] because it refers to more than one [language]. The examples below use plurals in different ways and places to demonstrate how they look when converted from their singular form.
Grammar + Rules - Hebrew |
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I speak one language [singular form] אני דובר שפה אחת |
we speak three languages [plural noun] אנחנו מדברים בשלוש שפות |
he visits many countries [adverb + plural noun] הוא מבקר במדינות רבות |
they are happy now [plural pronoun] טוב להם עכשיו |
she has five red shoes [adjective + plural noun] יש לה חמש נעליים אדומות |
I want a sandwich without onions [preposition + plural noun] אני רוצה כריך בלי בצל |
The following is a list of examples showing both the singular and plural form. This demonstrates how the plural is used with humans, objects and animals.
woman![]() אשה |
women![]() נשים |
man![]() גבר |
men![]() גברים |
house![]() בית |
houses![]() בתים |
cup![]() ספל |
cups![]() ספלים |
cow![]() פרה |
cows![]() פרות |
horse![]() סוס |
horses![]() סוסים |
Now it's time to practice your Hebrew by looking at these phrases which are related to emergencies. Be prepared when traveling abroad, just in case you need help or by offering help to someone else. I recommend writing these expressions down on a notebook before traveling.
English - Hebrew |
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Help עזרה |
Call the ambulance תזמין אמבולנס |
I need a doctor אני צריך רופא |
Where is the closest pharmacy? איפה בית המרקחת הקרוב ביותר? |
Are you okay? אתה בסדר? |
I am sick אני חולה |
Call the police תתקשר למשטרה |
Did you enjoy this lesson about the plural in Hebrew? I hope so, if you have any problem with this lesson contact me with questions you have homepage. You can now check the next lesson below.
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