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Introduction

In this lesson, we will focus on learning Hebrew vocabulary related to weather. Weather is a topic of everyday conversation and being able to talk about it in Hebrew will greatly enhance your ability to communicate with native speakers. We will cover a wide range of weather-related words and phrases, and you will learn how to use them in sentences. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently discuss the weather in Hebrew and understand weather forecasts. Let's get started!

Vocabulary

Below is a list of common weather-related words in Hebrew. Take some time to familiarize yourself with these words and their meanings.

Hebrew	Pronunciation	English
חם	cham	hot
קר	kar	cold
חום	chom	heat
קיץ	kayitz	summer
חורף	choref	winter
גשם	geshem	rain
שמש	shemesh	sun
ענן	anan	cloud
רוח	ruach	wind
ברד	barad	hail
שלג	sheleg	snow
סופה	sifah	storm
יבש	yavesh	dry
לח	lech	humid

Talking About the Weather

Now that you have learned the vocabulary for different types of weather, let's see how we can use these words in sentences to talk about the weather. Here are a few examples:

• היום חם מאוד! - Hayom cham meod! - Today is very hot!
• החורף הגיע מוקדם השנה. - Ha'choref higi'a mukdam ha'shana. - Winter arrived early this year.
• אני אוהב לראות את השלג. - Ani ohev lir'ot et ha'sheleg. - I love to see the snow.
• הענן הזה מראה שיש סופה בדרך. - Ha'anen haze mar'eh she'yesh sifah ba'derech. - That cloud indicates that there is a storm coming.

Feel free to practice these sentences and create your own using the vocabulary you have learned. Talking about the weather is a great way to start conversations and connect with native Hebrew speakers.

Cultural Insights

The weather plays an important role in Israeli culture, and it often becomes a topic of conversation. Due to Israel's geographical location, the country experiences a wide range of weather conditions, from hot and dry summers to mild and rainy winters. The Mediterranean climate in most parts of Israel makes the winters relatively mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. However, in the mountainous regions, such as the Golan Heights and Jerusalem, snowfall is not uncommon during the winter months, and it is a cause for excitement among locals.

In addition to its practical implications, weather also has cultural significance in Israel. The Hebrew language itself reflects this cultural connection, with unique words and expressions related to weather. For example, the Hebrew word "yored" (יורד) means "descending" or "coming down," but it is commonly used to describe rain. Israelis often use the phrase "yored geshem" (יורד גשם) to say that it is raining.

Weather forecasts are an important part of daily life in Israel, especially during the winter months when heavy rains and storms can cause flooding and other weather-related issues. Israelis rely on accurate weather forecasts to plan their daily activities and make necessary preparations.

Exercises

Now it's time to practice what you have learned. Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of weather-related vocabulary and sentence construction.

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching Match the Hebrew words with their English translations.

Hebrew	English
חם	a. cold
קיץ	b. summer
גשם	c. rain
שמש	d. sun
רוח	e. wind
סופה	f. storm
שלג	g. snow
יבש	h. dry

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks Complete the sentences with the appropriate weather-related vocabulary words.

1. היום יש ___________. (geshem) 2. אני לא אוהב את ה___________. (kar) 3. ה___________ מאוד חזקה. (sifah) 4. הים רגוע וה___________ מנשף. (ruach) 5. ב___________ הקר, אני אוהב לשתות תה חם. (choref)

Exercise 3: Conversation Practice With a partner, have a conversation about the weather using the vocabulary and sentences you have learned. Take turns asking and answering questions about the current weather and making predictions about future weather conditions.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned a variety of weather-related vocabulary words in Hebrew and how to use them in sentences. You can now confidently talk about the weather and understand weather forecasts in Hebrew. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary to further enhance your language skills.

Table of Contents - Hebrew Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Hebrew Alphabet

• Consonants
• Vowels
• Nikkud
• Reading Practice

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Everyday Hebrew Vocabulary

• Greetings
• Numbers
• Family Members
• Colors, Shapes, and Sizes
• Food and Drink
• Clothing
• Transportation and Travel
• Weather
• Time and Calendar

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Hebrew Grammar

• Nouns
• Pronouns
• Adjectives
• Verbs
• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Israeli Culture

• Jewish Holidays
• Israeli Society
• Famous Israelis
• Israeli Cuisine

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Hebrew Expressions

• Common Phrases
• Slang
• Idioms

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Hebrew Numbers

• Ordinal Numbers
• Fractions and Decimals

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Hebrew Geography and Landmarks

• Cities and Regions
• Landmarks

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Hebrew Literature and Language

• Hebrew Poetry
• Hebrew Proverbs

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Grammar Review

• Review of Nouns and Pronouns
• Review of Adjectives
• Review of Verbs

Sources

• Hebrew/Vocabulary/Weather - Wikibooks, open books for an open ...
• Talk About the Weather in Hebrew Like a Native
• Hebrew lessons: Seasons and weather
• Hebrew Vocabulary for the Weather

Other Lessons

• Animals
• Food
• House
• Seasons
• City
• Time zemen זמן
• Time
• Clothing
• Count to 10
• Feelings and Emotions

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