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In this lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of time and the calendar in Hebrew. Understanding how to express and comprehend time is crucial for effective communication, whether you're scheduling a meeting, planning a trip, or simply conversing about daily routines. In Hebrew, time and calendar vocabulary is not just a set of words; it opens the door to cultural nuances and social interactions.

As complete beginners in Hebrew, this lesson will focus on three main areas:

Days of the Week

Months of the Year

Telling Time

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in these essential vocabulary items, enabling you to engage more confidently in conversations and to grasp the rhythm of life in Israel.

Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

Understanding the days of the week is fundamental to organizing your schedule and discussing plans. Here are the days of the week in Hebrew, along with their pronunciations and English translations:

Hebrew	Pronunciation	English
יום ראשון	yom rishon	Sunday
יום שני	yom sheni	Monday
יום שלישי	yom shlishi	Tuesday
יום רביעי	yom revi'i	Wednesday
יום חמישי	yom chamishi	Thursday
יום שישי	yom shishi	Friday
יום שבת	yom shabbat	Saturday

In Hebrew, the word "יום" (yom) means "day". You'll notice that the days are numbered rather than named after gods or celestial bodies, reflecting a practical approach to timekeeping.

Here are some sentences to illustrate their use:

היום יום ראשון. (Hayom yom rishon.) – Today is Sunday.

מחר יום שלישי. (Machar yom shlishi.) – Tomorrow is Tuesday.

אני נפגש עם חבר שלי ביום חמישי. (Ani nifgash im chaver sheli beyom chamishi.) – I am meeting my friend on Thursday.

You can also ask about the day:

איזה יום היום? (Eize yom hayom?) – What day is it today?

Months of the Year[edit | edit source]

Next, let’s dive into the months of the year. This vocabulary is essential for discussing events, birthdays, holidays, and more.

Hebrew	Pronunciation	English
ינואר	yanvar	January
פברואר	fevruar	February
מרץ	marts	March
אפריל	avril	April
מאי	mai	May
יוני	yuni	June
יולי	yuli	July
אוגוסט	ogust	August
ספטמבר	september	September
אוקטובר	oktobar	October
נובמבר	november	November
דצמבר	detsember	December

Here are some sentences to illustrate their use:

החג שלי הוא בחודש יולי. (Ha-chag sheli hu be-chodesh yuli.) – My holiday is in July.

אני נולדתי באוקטובר. (Ani noladeti be-oktobar.) – I was born in October.

מה החודש הבא? (Ma ha-chodesh haba?) – What is the next month?

Telling Time[edit | edit source]

Now, let’s learn how to tell time in Hebrew. This skill is vital for day-to-day interactions, from casual conversations to formal appointments.

== Basic Time Vocabulary

שעה (sha'a) – Hour

דקה (daka) – Minute

שנייה (shniya) – Second

== Telling Time

In Hebrew, the structure for telling time is straightforward. You generally say the hour first and then the minutes.

Examples:

שעה אחת (sha'a achat) – One o'clock

שעה שתיים (sha'a shtayim) – Two o'clock

שעה שלוש וחצי (sha'a shalosh ve-chetzi) – Three thirty

שעה ארבע עשרה (sha'a arba esre) – Fourteen o'clock (2 PM)

To ask for the time, you can say:

מה השעה? (Ma ha-sha'a?) – What time is it?

== Examples of Telling Time

Here are some structured examples showcasing how to express time:

Hebrew	Pronunciation	English
אחת וחצי	achat ve-chetzi	One thirty
שתיים ורבע	shtayim u-reva	Two fifteen
שלוש ושתיים	shalosh u-shteim	Three two (3:02)
חמש ורבע	chamesh u-reva	Five fifteen
שש וחצי	shesh ve-chetzi	Six thirty
שבע עשרה	sheva esre	Seventeen o'clock (5 PM)
עשר בבוקר	eser ba-boker	Ten in the morning
שלוש בלילה	shalosh ba-layla	Three at night

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered the vocabulary, it's time to apply what you've learned. Here are some exercises to reinforce your understanding.

Exercise 1: Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Hebrew:

1. Today is Thursday.

2. Tomorrow is Saturday.

3. I have a meeting on Tuesday.

Solutions:

1. היום יום חמישי. (Hayom yom chamishi.)

2. מחר יום שבת. (Machar yom shabbat.)

3. יש לי פגישה ביום שלישי. (Yesh li pgisha beyom shlishi.)

Exercise 2: Months of the Year[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Hebrew:

1. My birthday is in May.

2. The festival is in December.

3. What month is it now?

Solutions:

1. יום ההולדת שלי הוא במאי. (Yom ha-huledet sheli hu be-mai.)

2. הפסטיבל הוא בדצמבר. (Ha-festival hu be-detsember.)

3. איזה חודש עכשיו? (Eize chodesh achshav?)

Exercise 3: Telling Time[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Hebrew:

1. What time is it?

2. It is five o'clock.

3. It is two thirty.

Solutions:

1. מה השעה? (Ma ha-sha'a?)

2. השעה חמש. (Ha-sha'a chamesh.)

3. השעה שתיים וחצי. (Ha-sha'a shtayim ve-chetzi.)

Exercise 4: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the appropriate day or month:

1. היום _________ (day).

2. _________ (month) הוא החודש הבא.

Solutions:

1. היום יום ראשון. (Hayom yom rishon.)

2. ינואר הוא החודש הבא. (Yanvar hu ha-chodesh haba.)

Exercise 5: Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the Hebrew days with their English counterparts:

1. יום רביעי

2. יום שבת

3. יום שני

Solutions:

1. Wednesday

2. Saturday

3. Monday

Exercise 6: Multiple Choice[edit | edit source]

What is the Hebrew word for "Friday"?

A) יום חמישי

B) יום שישי

C) יום רביעי

Solution: B) יום שישי (yom shishi)

Exercise 7: Asking and Answering[edit | edit source]

Practice asking the time in Hebrew and provide a response using the following:

1. What time is it?

2. It is three fifteen.

Solution:

1. מה השעה? (Ma ha-sha'a?)

2. השעה שלוש ורבע. (Ha-sha'a shalosh u-reva.)

Exercise 8: Sentence Construction[edit | edit source]

Construct sentences using the following prompts:

1. What day is today?

2. I have a class on Monday.

Solutions:

1. איזה יום היום? (Eize yom hayom?)

2. יש לי שיעור ביום שני. (Yesh li shiur beyom sheni.)

Exercise 9: Translation Challenge[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentence to Hebrew: "I was born in April."

Solution:

נולדתי באפריל. (Noladeti be-avril.)

Exercise 10: Time Conversion[edit | edit source]

Convert the following times to Hebrew:

1. 6:45

2. 12:30

Solutions:

1. השעה שש וארבעים וחמש. (Ha-sha'a shesh ve-arba'im ve-chamesh.)

2. השעה שתיים עשרה וחצי. (Ha-sha'a shteim esre ve-chetzi.)

In this lesson, we covered essential vocabulary related to time and the calendar in Hebrew. By familiarizing yourself with the days of the week, months of the year, and how to tell time, you have taken a significant step toward building your conversational skills in Hebrew. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to engage in discussions about your plans and daily activities in Hebrew with ease!

Table of Contents - Hebrew Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Introduction to Hebrew Alphabet

Everyday Hebrew Vocabulary

Hebrew Grammar

Israeli Culture

Hebrew Expressions

Hebrew Numbers

Hebrew Geography and Landmarks

Hebrew Literature and Language

Grammar Review

Sources[edit | edit source]

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+In this lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of time and the calendar in Hebrew. Understanding how to express and comprehend time is crucial for effective communication, whether you're scheduling a meeting, planning a trip, or simply conversing about daily routines. In Hebrew, time and calendar vocabulary is not just a set of words; it opens the door to cultural nuances and social interactions.
+As complete beginners in Hebrew, this lesson will focus on three main areas:
+* Days of the Week
+* Months of the Year
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+* Telling Time
+By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in these essential vocabulary items, enabling you to engage more confidently in conversations and to grasp the rhythm of life in Israel.
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-In this lesson, we will learn the Hebrew words for time and calendar. Knowing these words will help you schedule appointments and make plans with Hebrew-speaking friends, as well as help you understand Hebrew news and media. We will cover the days of the week, months of the year, and how to tell time.
+=== Days of the Week ===
-== Days of the Week ==
+Understanding the days of the week is fundamental to organizing your schedule and discussing plans. Here are the days of the week in Hebrew, along with their pronunciations and English translations:
-In Hebrew, the days of the week are based on the seven-day Creation story described in the Book of Genesis. The Hebrew names for the days of the week are:
+{| class="wikitable"
-{| class="wikitable"
 ! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| יום ראשון || Yom Rishon || Sunday
+| יום ראשון || yom rishon || Sunday
 |-
-| יום שני || Yom Sheni || Monday
+| יום שני || yom sheni || Monday
 |-
-| יום שלישי || Yom Shlishi || Tuesday
+| יום שלישי || yom shlishi || Tuesday
 |-
-| יום רביעי || Yom Revi'i || Wednesday
+| יום רביעי || yom revi'i || Wednesday
 |-
-| יום חמישי || Yom Chamishi || Thursday
+| יום חמישי || yom chamishi || Thursday
 |-
-| יום שישי || Yom Shishi || Friday
+| יום שישי || yom shishi || Friday
 |-
-| שבת || Shabbat || Saturday (Sabbath)
+| יום שבת || yom shabbat || Saturday
 |}
-Note that the Hebrew calendar day starts at sunset, so Shabbat (Saturday) actually begins on Friday evening.
+In Hebrew, the word "יום" (yom) means "day". You'll notice that the days are numbered rather than named after gods or celestial bodies, reflecting a practical approach to timekeeping.
+Here are some sentences to illustrate their use:
+* '''היום יום ראשון.''' (Hayom yom rishon.) – Today is Sunday.
+* '''מחר יום שלישי.''' (Machar yom shlishi.) – Tomorrow is Tuesday.
+* '''אני נפגש עם חבר שלי ביום חמישי.''' (Ani nifgash im chaver sheli beyom chamishi.) – I am meeting my friend on Thursday.
+You can also ask about the day:
-== Months of the Year ==
+* '''איזה יום היום?''' (Eize yom hayom?) – What day is it today?
-The Hebrew calendar is a lunar calendar, based on the cycles of the moon. The months of the Hebrew year are:
+=== Months of the Year ===
+Next, let’s dive into the months of the year. This vocabulary is essential for discussing events, birthdays, holidays, and more.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| תשרי || Tishrei || September-October
+| ינואר || yanvar || January
 |-
-| חשון || Cheshvan || October-November
+| פברואר || fevruar || February
 |-
-| כסלו || Kislev || November-December
+| מרץ || marts || March
 |-
-| טבת || Tevet || December-January
+| אפריל || avril || April
 |-
-| שבט || Shevat || January-February
+| מאי || mai || May
 |-
-| אדר || Adar || February-March (or Adar I and Adar II in leap years)
+| יוני || yuni || June
 |-
-| ניסן || Nisan || March-April
+| יולי || yuli || July
 |-
-| אייר || Iyar || April-May
+| אוגוסט || ogust || August
 |-
-| סיוון || Sivan || May-June
+| ספטמבר || september || September
 |-
-| תמוז || Tamuz || June-July
+| אוקטובר || oktobar || October
 |-
-| אב || Av || July-August
+| נובמבר || november || November
 |-
-| אלול || Elul || August-September
+| דצמבר || detsember || December
 |}
-The Hebrew calendar has 12 months, with a 13th month added every 2-3 years to keep the calendar in sync with the solar year. This is called a leap year, and the extra month is called Adar II.
+Here are some sentences to illustrate their use:
-== Telling Time ==
+* '''החג שלי הוא בחודש יולי.''' (Ha-chag sheli hu be-chodesh yuli.) – My holiday is in July.
-To tell time in Hebrew, you will need to know the Hebrew numbers from 1-12. Here are the numbers from 1-12 in Hebrew:
+* '''אני נולדתי באוקטובר.''' (Ani noladeti be-oktobar.) – I was born in October.
+* '''מה החודש הבא?''' (Ma ha-chodesh haba?) – What is the next month?
+=== Telling Time ===
+Now, let’s learn how to tell time in Hebrew. This skill is vital for day-to-day interactions, from casual conversations to formal appointments.
+== Basic Time Vocabulary
+* '''שעה''' (sha'a) – Hour
+* '''דקה''' (daka) – Minute
+* '''שנייה''' (shniya) – Second
+== Telling Time
+In Hebrew, the structure for telling time is straightforward. You generally say the hour first and then the minutes.
+'''Examples:'''
+* '''שעה אחת''' (sha'a achat) – One o'clock
+* '''שעה שתיים''' (sha'a shtayim) – Two o'clock
+* '''שעה שלוש וחצי''' (sha'a shalosh ve-chetzi) – Three thirty
+* '''שעה ארבע עשרה''' (sha'a arba esre) – Fourteen o'clock (2 PM)
+To ask for the time, you can say:
+* '''מה השעה?''' (Ma ha-sha'a?) – What time is it?
+== Examples of Telling Time
+Here are some structured examples showcasing how to express time:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| אחד || Echad || One
+| אחת וחצי || achat ve-chetzi || One thirty
 |-
-| שניים || Shtayim || Two
+| שתיים ורבע || shtayim u-reva || Two fifteen
 |-
-| שלושה || Shaloshah || Three
+| שלוש ושתיים || shalosh u-shteim || Three two (3:02)
 |-
-| ארבעה || Arba'ah || Four
+| חמש ורבע || chamesh u-reva || Five fifteen
 |-
-| חמישה || Chamishah || Five
+| שש וחצי || shesh ve-chetzi || Six thirty
 |-
-| שישה || Shishah || Six
+| שבע עשרה || sheva esre || Seventeen o'clock (5 PM)
 |-
-| שבעה || Shevah || Seven
+| עשר בבוקר || eser ba-boker || Ten in the morning
 |-
-| שמונה || Shmonah || Eight
-|-
+| שלוש בלילה || shalosh ba-layla || Three at night
-| תשעה || Tish'ah || Nine
-|-
-| עשרה || Esreh || Ten
-|-
-| אחד עשר || Echad-Esreh || Eleven
-|-
-| שנים עשר || Shtey-Esreh || Twelve
 |}
-To tell the time, we add the word "שעה" (sha'ah) after the hour, which means "hour". For example, "one o'clock" is "חדש בשעה אחת" (echad ba'sha'ah achat), literally "one at the hour one."
+=== Practice Exercises ===
+Now that we've covered the vocabulary, it's time to apply what you've learned. Here are some exercises to reinforce your understanding.
+==== Exercise 1: Days of the Week ====
+Translate the following sentences into Hebrew:
+. Today is Thursday.
+. Tomorrow is Saturday.
+. I have a meeting on Tuesday.
+'''Solutions:'''
+. היום יום חמישי. (Hayom yom chamishi.)
+. מחר יום שבת. (Machar yom shabbat.)
+. יש לי פגישה ביום שלישי. (Yesh li pgisha beyom shlishi.)
+==== Exercise 2: Months of the Year ====
+Translate the following sentences into Hebrew:
+. My birthday is in May.
+. The festival is in December.
+. What month is it now?
+'''Solutions:'''
+. יום ההולדת שלי הוא במאי. (Yom ha-huledet sheli hu be-mai.)
+. הפסטיבל הוא בדצמבר. (Ha-festival hu be-detsember.)
+. איזה חודש עכשיו? (Eize chodesh achshav?)
+==== Exercise 3: Telling Time ====
+Translate the following sentences into Hebrew:
+. What time is it?
+. It is five o'clock.
+. It is two thirty.
+'''Solutions:'''
+. מה השעה? (Ma ha-sha'a?)
+. השעה חמש. (Ha-sha'a chamesh.)
+. השעה שתיים וחצי. (Ha-sha'a shtayim ve-chetzi.)
+==== Exercise 4: Fill in the Blanks ====
+Complete the sentences with the appropriate day or month:
+. היום _________ (day).
+. _________ (month) הוא החודש הבא.
+'''Solutions:'''
+. היום יום ראשון. (Hayom yom rishon.)
+. ינואר הוא החודש הבא. (Yanvar hu ha-chodesh haba.)
+==== Exercise 5: Matching ====
+Match the Hebrew days with their English counterparts:
+. יום רביעי
+. יום שבת
+. יום שני
+'''Solutions:'''
+. Wednesday
+. Saturday
+. Monday
+==== Exercise 6: Multiple Choice ====
+What is the Hebrew word for "Friday"?
+A) יום חמישי
+B) יום שישי
+C) יום רביעי
-To indicate the minutes, we add the number of minutes after the hour, followed by the word "דקה" (dak'ah) which means "minute." For example, "two fifteen" is "שתיים וחמש עשרה" (shtayim ve'chamish esreh), literally "two and fifteen."
+'''Solution:''' B) יום שישי (yom shishi)
-If the time is after half past the hour, we add the word "חצי" (chatzi), which means "half." For example, "four forty-five" is "חמש עשרה לחמש" (chamish esreh la'chamish), literally "fifteen to five."
+==== Exercise 7: Asking and Answering ====
-== Practice ==
+Practice asking the time in Hebrew and provide a response using the following:
-Now that you've learned the Hebrew words for time and calendar, it's time to practice! Try asking a Hebrew-speaking friend what time it is, or practice scheduling an appointment or meeting using the Hebrew calendar. The more you practice, the more natural these words and phrases will become.
+. What time is it?
-== Sources ==
+. It is three fifteen.
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebrew_calendar Hebrew calendar]
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebrew_numerals Hebrew numerals]
+'''Solution:'''
+. מה השעה? (Ma ha-sha'a?)
+. השעה שלוש ורבע. (Ha-sha'a shalosh u-reva.)
+==== Exercise 8: Sentence Construction ====
+Construct sentences using the following prompts:
+. What day is today?
+. I have a class on Monday.
+'''Solutions:'''
+. איזה יום היום? (Eize yom hayom?)
+. יש לי שיעור ביום שני. (Yesh li shiur beyom sheni.)
+==== Exercise 9: Translation Challenge ====
+Translate the following sentence to Hebrew: "I was born in April."
+'''Solution:'''
+נולדתי באפריל. (Noladeti be-avril.)
+==== Exercise 10: Time Conversion ====
+Convert the following times to Hebrew:
+. 6:45
+. 12:30
+'''Solutions:'''
+. השעה שש וארבעים וחמש. (Ha-sha'a shesh ve-arba'im ve-chamesh.)
+. השעה שתיים עשרה וחצי. (Ha-sha'a shteim esre ve-chetzi.)
+In this lesson, we covered essential vocabulary related to time and the calendar in Hebrew. By familiarizing yourself with the days of the week, months of the year, and how to tell time, you have taken a significant step toward building your conversational skills in Hebrew. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to engage in discussions about your plans and daily activities in Hebrew with ease!
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+|title=Hebrew Vocabulary Time and Calendar
-|description=Learn the Hebrew words for days of the week, months of the year, and how to tell time in this lesson on the Hebrew vocabulary for time and calendar.
+|keywords=Hebrew vocabulary, days of the week, months of the year, telling time, Hebrew language learning
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+==Sources==
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebrew_calendar Hebrew calendar - Wikipedia]
+* [https://www.ivritalk.com/hebrew-calendar-jewish-months/ Jewish Months Of The Year - The Hebrew Calendar - IvriTalk]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Hebrew/Vocabulary/Languages-shefot-שפות|Languages shefot שפות]]
+* [[Language/Hebrew/Vocabulary/Greetings|Greetings]]
+* [[Language/Hebrew/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
+* [[Language/Hebrew/Vocabulary/Time|Time]]
+* [[Language/Hebrew/Vocabulary/Nature|Nature]]
+* [[Language/Hebrew/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-week|Days of the week]]
+* [[Language/Hebrew/Vocabulary/City|City]]
+* [[Language/Hebrew/Vocabulary/Seasons|Seasons]]
+* [[Language/Hebrew/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
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