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Welcome to the lesson on Hebrew pronouns! Pronouns are essential building blocks in any language, including Hebrew. They allow us to communicate more efficiently by replacing nouns, making our conversations smoother and less repetitive. Just think about it: instead of constantly saying "David" or "Sara," we can use "he" or "she." This makes our speech more natural and fluid.
 
In Hebrew, pronouns can be a bit different from what you might be used to in English, so it’s crucial to get a good grasp on how they work. This lesson will cover the various types of pronouns you will encounter in Hebrew, how to use them, and some practical exercises to help reinforce your learning.
 
Here’s what you can expect to learn in this lesson:
 
* '''Types of Pronouns''': We'll explore personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, and reflexive pronouns.
 
* '''Usage in Sentences''': You will see examples of how to integrate these pronouns into everyday sentences.
 
* '''Exercises''': You'll find practice scenarios designed to help you apply what you've learned.
 
We’ll dive deep into each of these topics, providing clear examples and explanations. Let’s get started!


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== Introduction ==
=== Types of Pronouns ===
 
Hebrew pronouns can be categorized into several types, but for this lesson, we will focus on the following:


Welcome to the lesson on Hebrew pronouns! Pronouns are an essential part of any language, including Hebrew. They help us refer to people, objects, and ideas without having to repeat their names over and over again. In this lesson, we will explore the different types of pronouns in Hebrew and learn how to use them in sentences. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of Hebrew pronouns and be able to incorporate them into your conversations. Let's get started!
==== Personal Pronouns ====


== Personal Pronouns ==
Personal pronouns are used to refer to specific people or things. In Hebrew, they have different forms based on gender and number (singular vs. plural).


Personal pronouns in Hebrew are used to refer to specific individuals or groups of people. They can be used as subjects or objects in a sentence, depending on their role. Here are the personal pronouns in Hebrew:
Here’s a table showcasing the personal pronouns in Hebrew:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| אני || ani || I
| אני || ani || I
|-
|-
| אתה || atah || you (singular, masculine)
 
| אתה || ata || you (masculine singular)
 
|-
|-
| את || at || you (singular, feminine)
 
| את || at || you (feminine singular)
 
|-
|-
| הוא || hu || he
| הוא || hu || he
|-
|-
| היא || hi || she
| היא || hi || she
|-
|-
| אנחנו || anachnu || we
| אנחנו || anachnu || we
|-
|-
| אתם || atem || you (plural, masculine)
 
| אתם || atem || you (masculine plural)
 
|-
|-
| אתן || aten || you (plural, feminine)
 
| אתן || aten || you (feminine plural)
 
|-
|-
| הם || hem || they (masculine)
| הם || hem || they (masculine)
|-
|-
| הן || hen || they (feminine)
| הן || hen || they (feminine)
|}
|}


Here are a few examples of personal pronouns in action:
As you can see, Hebrew pronouns change depending on the gender of the subject.


* אני אוהבת את הספר. (Ani ohevet et hasefer.) - I love the book.
==== Possessive Pronouns ====
* אתה ילד טוב. (Atah yeled tov.) - You are a good boy.
* היא רואה אותי. (Hi ro'ah oti.) - She sees me.
* אנחנו לומדים עברית. (Anachnu lomedim ivrit.) - We are learning Hebrew.
* הם רוצים לראות אתכם. (Hem rotzim lir'ot etchem.) - They want to see you (plural, masculine).


== Demonstrative Pronouns ==
Possessive pronouns indicate ownership. In Hebrew, they are usually formed by adding a suffix to the personal pronouns.


Demonstrative pronouns in Hebrew are used to point to or indicate specific people, objects, or ideas. They can be used to indicate proximity (this, these) or distance (that, those). Here are the demonstrative pronouns in Hebrew:
Here’s how they look:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| זה || ze || this
 
| שלי || sheli || my
 
|-
 
| שלך || shelcha || your (masculine singular)
 
|-
 
| שלך || shelach || your (feminine singular)
 
|-
|-
| זו || zo || this
 
| שלו || shelo || his
 
|-
|-
| אלה || eleh || these
 
| שלה || shela || her
 
|-
|-
| הוא || hu || that (masculine)
 
| שלנו || shelanu || our
 
|-
|-
| היא || hi || that (feminine)
 
| שלכם || shelachem || your (masculine plural)
 
|-
|-
| אלה || eleh || those
 
| שלכן || shelachen || your (feminine plural)
 
|-
 
| שלהם || shelahen || their (masculine)
 
|-
 
| שלהן || shelahen || their (feminine)
 
|}
|}


Here are a few examples of demonstrative pronouns in action:
Notice that possessive pronouns also vary by gender and number.


* זה הכלב שלי. (Ze haklav sheli.) - This is my dog.
==== Reflexive Pronouns ====
* זו הפרחה היפה ביותר. (Zo hapracha hayafa beyoter.) - This is the most beautiful flower.
* אלה הספרים שלנו. (Eleh hasfarim shelanu.) - These are our books.
* הוא לא אנשים טובים. (Hu lo anashim tovim.) - He is not a good person.
* היא לא באה לכאן. (Hi lo ba'a lkan.) - She is not coming here.
* אלה הפרפרים שראיתי אתמול. (Eleh haparparim shera'iti etmol.) - Those are the butterflies I saw yesterday.


== Possessive Pronouns ==
Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence. In Hebrew, the reflexive pronoun is "את עצמו" (at atzmo) for masculine and "את עצמה" (at atzma) for feminine.


Possessive pronouns in Hebrew are used to indicate ownership or possession. They replace the need to use a noun and a possessive adjective together. Here are the possessive pronouns in Hebrew:
Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| שלי || sheli || mine
 
| הוא רואה את עצמו || hu ro'eh et atzmo || He sees himself
 
|-
|-
| שלך || shelcha || yours (singular, masculine)
 
| היא רואה את עצמה || hi ro'ah et atzma || She sees herself
 
|}
 
=== Usage of Pronouns in Sentences ===
 
Now that we’ve covered the types of pronouns, let’s see how they work in sentences. Using pronouns correctly is key to forming meaningful and grammatically correct statements in Hebrew.
 
Here are some examples of sentences with personal pronouns:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| שלך || shelach || yours (singular, feminine)
 
| אני לומד עברית || ani lomed ivrit || I am learning Hebrew (masculine)
 
|-
|-
| שלו || shelav || his
 
| אני לומדת עברית || ani lomedet ivrit || I am learning Hebrew (feminine)
 
|-
|-
| שלה || shela || hers
 
| אתה תלמיד טוב || ata talmid tov || You are a good student (masculine)
 
|-
|-
| שלנו || shelanu || ours
 
| את תלמידה טובה || at talmidah tova || You are a good student (feminine)
 
|-
|-
| שלכם || shelachem || yours (plural, masculine)
 
| הוא עייף || hu ayef || He is tired
 
|-
 
| היא עייפה || hi ayefah || She is tired
 
|-
|-
| שלכן || shelachen || yours (plural, feminine)
 
| אנחנו הולכים לבית הספר || anachnu holchim lebeit hasefer || We are going to school
 
|-
|-
| שלהם || shelahem || theirs (masculine)
 
| אתם גרים בתל אביב || atem garim beTel Aviv || You live in Tel Aviv (masculine)
 
|-
 
| אתן גרות בתל אביב || aten garot beTel Aviv || You live in Tel Aviv (feminine)
 
|-
 
| הם משחקים כדורגל || hem mesakchim kaduregel || They are playing soccer (masculine)
 
|-
|-
| שלהן || shelahen || theirs (feminine)
 
| הן משחקות כדורגל || hen mesakhot kaduregel || They are playing soccer (feminine)
 
|}
|}


Here are a few examples of possessive pronouns in action:
Now, let’s see how possessive pronouns function in sentences:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| זה הספר שלי || ze hasfar sheli || This is my book
 
|-
 
| זה הבית שלך || ze habayit shelcha || This is your house (masculine)
 
|-


* הספר הזה הוא שלי. (Hasfar hazeh hu sheli.) - This book is mine.
| זה הבית שלך || ze habayit shelach || This is your house (feminine)
* הבית הזה הוא שלך. (Habayit hazeh hu shelcha.) - This house is yours.
* הרכב הזה הוא שלה. (Harechev hazeh hu shela.) - This car is hers.
* המכונית הזו היא שלנו. (Hamachonit hazo hi shelanu.) - This car is ours.
* המזוודות האלה הן שלכם. (Hamizvadot ha'ele hen shelachem.) - Those suitcases are yours.
* הכלבים האלה הם שלהם. (Haklavim ha'ele hem shelahem.) - Those dogs are theirs.


== Interrogative Pronouns ==
|-


Interrogative pronouns in Hebrew are used to ask questions about people, objects, or ideas. They help us gather specific information. Here are the interrogative pronouns in Hebrew:
| זה המחשב שלו || ze hamachshev shelo || This is his computer
 
|-
 
| זה התיק שלה || ze hatik shela || This is her bag
 
|-
 
| זה האוטו שלנו || ze ha'oto shelanu || This is our car
 
|-
 
| זה הבית שלכם || ze habayit shelachem || This is your house (masculine plural)
 
|-
 
| זה הבית שלךן || ze habayit shelachen || This is your house (feminine plural)
 
|-
 
| זה הספר שלהם || ze hasfar shelahen || This is their book (masculine)
 
|-
 
| זה הספר שלהן || ze hasfar shelahen || This is their book (feminine)
 
|}
 
And finally, here are some examples using reflexive pronouns:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| הוא מברך את עצמו || hu mevarech et atzmo || He blesses himself
|-
|-
| מי || mi || who
 
| היא מברכת את עצמה || hi mebarechet et atzma || She blesses herself
 
|-
|-
| מה || ma || what
 
| אנחנו מדברים על עצמנו || anachnu medabrim al atzmenu || We talk about ourselves
 
|-
|-
| איזה || eyze || which
 
| אתם צריכים לדאוג לעצמכם || atem tzrichim lid'og le'atzmachem || You need to take care of yourselves (masculine)
 
|-
 
| אתן צריכות לדאוג לעצמכן || aten tzrichot lid'og le'atzmchen || You need to take care of yourselves (feminine)
 
|}
|}


Here are a few examples of interrogative pronouns in action:
=== Exercises ===
 
Now that we have explored the theory, it’s time for some practice! Below are ten exercises designed to reinforce your understanding of Hebrew pronouns.
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Complete the sentences with the correct personal pronoun.
 
1. ___ הולך לבית הספר. (He)
 
2. ___ לומדת עברית. (She)
 
3. ___ רוצים לאכול. (We)
 
4. ___ משחקים כדורגל. (They - masculine)
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. הוא (hu)
 
2. היא (hi)
 
3. אנחנו (anachnu)
 
4. הם (hem)
 
==== Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences ====
 
Translate the following sentences into Hebrew using the correct personal pronouns.
 
1. I am happy.
 
2. You (feminine) are a teacher.
 
3. They (feminine) are my friends.
 
4. You (plural masculine) are going to the market.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. אני שמח (ani same'ach) - (if male) / אני שמחה (ani same'achah) - (if female)
 
2. את מורה (at mora)
 
3. הן חברות שלי (hen chaverot sheli)
 
4. אתם הולכים לשוק (atem holchim leshuk)
 
==== Exercise 3: Identify the Pronouns ====
 
Identify the pronouns in the following sentences.
 
1. היא רואה את התמונה.
 
2. אני אוהב את הספר שלי.
 
3. הם נוסעים לירושלים.
 
4. אתן צריכות לעזור.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. היא (hi)
 
2. אני (ani), שלי (sheli)
 
3. הם (hem)
 
4. אתן (aten)
 
==== Exercise 4: Create Sentences ====
 
Create sentences using the given pronouns.
 
1. אני
 
2. אתה
 
3. הם
 
4. היא
 
''Solutions: (Example Sentences)''
 
1. אני קורא ספר. (I am reading a book.)
 
2. אתה משחק כדורסל. (You are playing basketball.)
 
3. הם הולכים לים. (They are going to the beach.)
 
4. היא שותה מים. (She is drinking water.)
 
==== Exercise 5: Match the Pronoun with the Sentence ====
 
Match the pronoun to the correct sentence.
 
1. אתה
 
2. הם
 
3. היא
 
4. אנחנו
 
a. ___ רואים את הסרט.
 
b. ___ מדברת עם חברה.
 
c. ___ הולכים לקולנוע.
 
d. ___ מסביר את השאלה.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. אתה - b
 
2. הם - a
 
3. היא - d
 
4. אנחנו - c
 
==== Exercise 6: Rewrite the Sentences ====
 
Rewrite the following sentences using the possessive pronouns.
 
1. הספר של דני.
 
2. הבית של שרה.
 
3. המחשב של אבא.
 
4. התיק של אתי.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. הספר שלו (hasfar shelo)
 
2. הבית שלה (habayit shela)
 
3. המחשב שלו (hamachshev shelo)
 
4. התיק שלה (hatik shela)
 
==== Exercise 7: Fill in the Possessive Pronouns ====
 
Complete the sentences with the correct possessive pronoun.
 
1. זה ___ (my) ספר.
 
2. זה ___ (her) תיק.
 
3. זה ___ (our) בית.
 
4. זה ___ (their - masculine) מחשב.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. שלי (sheli)
 
2. שלה (shela)
 
3. שלנו (shelanu)
 
4. שלהם (shelahen)
 
==== Exercise 8: Translation Exercise ====
 
Translate the following sentences into Hebrew using reflexive pronouns.
 
1. He is looking at himself.
 
2. They are taking care of themselves (feminine).
 
3. We enjoy ourselves.
 
4. She is proud of herself.
 
''Solutions:''


* מי זה? (Mi ze?) - Who is this?
1. הוא מסתכל על עצמו (hu mistakel al atzmo)
* מה זה? (Ma ze?) - What is this?
* איזה ספר אתה קורא? (Eyze sefer atah kore?) - Which book are you reading?


== Cultural Insight ==
2. הן דואגות לעצמן (hen do'agot le'atzman)


In Hebrew, it is common to use pronouns to address people politely or respectfully. This is especially true when speaking to someone older or in a position of authority. Using the appropriate pronouns can show respect and create a positive impression. For example, when addressing a stranger or someone you don't know well, it is customary to use the pronoun אתה (atah) for a man and את (at) for a woman. However, when speaking to someone older or in a position of authority, it is more respectful to use the pronoun אתה (atah) for both men and women. This cultural nuance is essential to understand and apply when using pronouns in Hebrew.
3. אנחנו נהנים מעצמנו (anachnu nehenim me'atzmenu)


== Practice Exercises ==
4. היא גאה בעצמה (hi ge'ah be'atzma)


Now it's time to practice using Hebrew pronouns! Complete the following exercises by filling in the blanks with the appropriate pronouns. Check the solution provided below to see if you got them right.
==== Exercise 9: Fill in the Correct Reflexive Pronoun ====


1. זה __________ מכונית שלי. (ze ________ machonit sheli.)
Fill in the blanks with the correct reflexive pronoun.
2. אתה יודע איפה ________ המפתחות שלי? (atah yode'a eifo ________ hamafte'chot sheli?)
3. הם רוצים לקנות __________ דירה בעיר. (hem rotzim liknot ________ dira ba'ir.)
4. __________ הוא הספר שלך? (__________ hu hasefer shelcha?)
5. היא אוהבת את __________ תמונה. (hi ohevet et __________ t'muna.)


== Exercise Solutions ==
1. הוא שואל את ___.


1. זה היא מכונית שלי. (ze hi machonit sheli.)
2. אתן רואות את ___.
2. אתה יודע איפה הם המפתחות שלי? (atah yode'a eifo hem hamafte'chot sheli?)
3. הם רוצים לקנות את הדירה בעיר. (hem rotzim liknot et hadira ba'ir.)
4. הוא היא הספר שלך? (hu hi hasefer shelcha?)
5. היא אוהבת את התמונה. (hi ohevet et hatmuna.)


== Conclusion ==
3. אנחנו מדברים על ___.


Congratulations! You have successfully learned about Hebrew pronouns. We covered personal pronouns, demonstrative pronouns, possessive pronouns, and interrogative pronouns. Make sure to practice using them in your everyday conversations to reinforce your understanding. Remember to pay attention to cultural nuances when using pronouns, as it can greatly impact the impression you make. Keep up the good work, and soon you'll be using Hebrew pronouns like a pro!
4. היא מתלבשת לבד, כי היא אוהבת את ___.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. עצמו (atzmo)
 
2. עצמן (atzman)
 
3. עצמנו (atzmenu)
 
4. עצמה (atzma)
 
==== Exercise 10: Create a Short Dialogue ====
 
Create a short dialogue using at least three different pronouns.  
 
''Solutions: (Example Dialogue)''
 
* אתה רוצה לבוא איתי? (Do you want to come with me?)
 
* אני רוצה לבוא! (I want to come!)
 
* הם גם רוצים לבוא. (They also want to come.)
 
Great job on completing this lesson on Hebrew pronouns! Remember, practice is key to mastering a new language. Keep using these pronouns in your everyday conversations, and soon they will become second nature to you.


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Welcome to the lesson on Hebrew pronouns! Pronouns are essential building blocks in any language, including Hebrew. They allow us to communicate more efficiently by replacing nouns, making our conversations smoother and less repetitive. Just think about it: instead of constantly saying "David" or "Sara," we can use "he" or "she." This makes our speech more natural and fluid.

In Hebrew, pronouns can be a bit different from what you might be used to in English, so it’s crucial to get a good grasp on how they work. This lesson will cover the various types of pronouns you will encounter in Hebrew, how to use them, and some practical exercises to help reinforce your learning.

Here’s what you can expect to learn in this lesson:

  • Types of Pronouns: We'll explore personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, and reflexive pronouns.
  • Usage in Sentences: You will see examples of how to integrate these pronouns into everyday sentences.
  • Exercises: You'll find practice scenarios designed to help you apply what you've learned.

We’ll dive deep into each of these topics, providing clear examples and explanations. Let’s get started!

Types of Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Hebrew pronouns can be categorized into several types, but for this lesson, we will focus on the following:

Personal Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Personal pronouns are used to refer to specific people or things. In Hebrew, they have different forms based on gender and number (singular vs. plural).

Here’s a table showcasing the personal pronouns in Hebrew:

Hebrew Pronunciation English
אני ani I
אתה ata you (masculine singular)
את at you (feminine singular)
הוא hu he
היא hi she
אנחנו anachnu we
אתם atem you (masculine plural)
אתן aten you (feminine plural)
הם hem they (masculine)
הן hen they (feminine)

As you can see, Hebrew pronouns change depending on the gender of the subject.

Possessive Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Possessive pronouns indicate ownership. In Hebrew, they are usually formed by adding a suffix to the personal pronouns.

Here’s how they look:

Hebrew Pronunciation English
שלי sheli my
שלך shelcha your (masculine singular)
שלך shelach your (feminine singular)
שלו shelo his
שלה shela her
שלנו shelanu our
שלכם shelachem your (masculine plural)
שלכן shelachen your (feminine plural)
שלהם shelahen their (masculine)
שלהן shelahen their (feminine)

Notice that possessive pronouns also vary by gender and number.

Reflexive Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence. In Hebrew, the reflexive pronoun is "את עצמו" (at atzmo) for masculine and "את עצמה" (at atzma) for feminine.

Here are some examples:

Hebrew Pronunciation English
הוא רואה את עצמו hu ro'eh et atzmo He sees himself
היא רואה את עצמה hi ro'ah et atzma She sees herself

Usage of Pronouns in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that we’ve covered the types of pronouns, let’s see how they work in sentences. Using pronouns correctly is key to forming meaningful and grammatically correct statements in Hebrew.

Here are some examples of sentences with personal pronouns:

Hebrew Pronunciation English
אני לומד עברית ani lomed ivrit I am learning Hebrew (masculine)
אני לומדת עברית ani lomedet ivrit I am learning Hebrew (feminine)
אתה תלמיד טוב ata talmid tov You are a good student (masculine)
את תלמידה טובה at talmidah tova You are a good student (feminine)
הוא עייף hu ayef He is tired
היא עייפה hi ayefah She is tired
אנחנו הולכים לבית הספר anachnu holchim lebeit hasefer We are going to school
אתם גרים בתל אביב atem garim beTel Aviv You live in Tel Aviv (masculine)
אתן גרות בתל אביב aten garot beTel Aviv You live in Tel Aviv (feminine)
הם משחקים כדורגל hem mesakchim kaduregel They are playing soccer (masculine)
הן משחקות כדורגל hen mesakhot kaduregel They are playing soccer (feminine)

Now, let’s see how possessive pronouns function in sentences:

Hebrew Pronunciation English
זה הספר שלי ze hasfar sheli This is my book
זה הבית שלך ze habayit shelcha This is your house (masculine)
זה הבית שלך ze habayit shelach This is your house (feminine)
זה המחשב שלו ze hamachshev shelo This is his computer
זה התיק שלה ze hatik shela This is her bag
זה האוטו שלנו ze ha'oto shelanu This is our car
זה הבית שלכם ze habayit shelachem This is your house (masculine plural)
זה הבית שלךן ze habayit shelachen This is your house (feminine plural)
זה הספר שלהם ze hasfar shelahen This is their book (masculine)
זה הספר שלהן ze hasfar shelahen This is their book (feminine)

And finally, here are some examples using reflexive pronouns:

Hebrew Pronunciation English
הוא מברך את עצמו hu mevarech et atzmo He blesses himself
היא מברכת את עצמה hi mebarechet et atzma She blesses herself
אנחנו מדברים על עצמנו anachnu medabrim al atzmenu We talk about ourselves
אתם צריכים לדאוג לעצמכם atem tzrichim lid'og le'atzmachem You need to take care of yourselves (masculine)
אתן צריכות לדאוג לעצמכן aten tzrichot lid'og le'atzmchen You need to take care of yourselves (feminine)

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have explored the theory, it’s time for some practice! Below are ten exercises designed to reinforce your understanding of Hebrew pronouns.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct personal pronoun.

1. ___ הולך לבית הספר. (He)

2. ___ לומדת עברית. (She)

3. ___ רוצים לאכול. (We)

4. ___ משחקים כדורגל. (They - masculine)

Solutions:

1. הוא (hu)

2. היא (hi)

3. אנחנו (anachnu)

4. הם (hem)

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Hebrew using the correct personal pronouns.

1. I am happy.

2. You (feminine) are a teacher.

3. They (feminine) are my friends.

4. You (plural masculine) are going to the market.

Solutions:

1. אני שמח (ani same'ach) - (if male) / אני שמחה (ani same'achah) - (if female)

2. את מורה (at mora)

3. הן חברות שלי (hen chaverot sheli)

4. אתם הולכים לשוק (atem holchim leshuk)

Exercise 3: Identify the Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Identify the pronouns in the following sentences.

1. היא רואה את התמונה.

2. אני אוהב את הספר שלי.

3. הם נוסעים לירושלים.

4. אתן צריכות לעזור.

Solutions:

1. היא (hi)

2. אני (ani), שלי (sheli)

3. הם (hem)

4. אתן (aten)

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the given pronouns.

1. אני

2. אתה

3. הם

4. היא

Solutions: (Example Sentences)

1. אני קורא ספר. (I am reading a book.)

2. אתה משחק כדורסל. (You are playing basketball.)

3. הם הולכים לים. (They are going to the beach.)

4. היא שותה מים. (She is drinking water.)

Exercise 5: Match the Pronoun with the Sentence[edit | edit source]

Match the pronoun to the correct sentence.

1. אתה

2. הם

3. היא

4. אנחנו

a. ___ רואים את הסרט.

b. ___ מדברת עם חברה.

c. ___ הולכים לקולנוע.

d. ___ מסביר את השאלה.

Solutions:

1. אתה - b

2. הם - a

3. היא - d

4. אנחנו - c

Exercise 6: Rewrite the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Rewrite the following sentences using the possessive pronouns.

1. הספר של דני.

2. הבית של שרה.

3. המחשב של אבא.

4. התיק של אתי.

Solutions:

1. הספר שלו (hasfar shelo)

2. הבית שלה (habayit shela)

3. המחשב שלו (hamachshev shelo)

4. התיק שלה (hatik shela)

Exercise 7: Fill in the Possessive Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct possessive pronoun.

1. זה ___ (my) ספר.

2. זה ___ (her) תיק.

3. זה ___ (our) בית.

4. זה ___ (their - masculine) מחשב.

Solutions:

1. שלי (sheli)

2. שלה (shela)

3. שלנו (shelanu)

4. שלהם (shelahen)

Exercise 8: Translation Exercise[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Hebrew using reflexive pronouns.

1. He is looking at himself.

2. They are taking care of themselves (feminine).

3. We enjoy ourselves.

4. She is proud of herself.

Solutions:

1. הוא מסתכל על עצמו (hu mistakel al atzmo)

2. הן דואגות לעצמן (hen do'agot le'atzman)

3. אנחנו נהנים מעצמנו (anachnu nehenim me'atzmenu)

4. היא גאה בעצמה (hi ge'ah be'atzma)

Exercise 9: Fill in the Correct Reflexive Pronoun[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct reflexive pronoun.

1. הוא שואל את ___.

2. אתן רואות את ___.

3. אנחנו מדברים על ___.

4. היא מתלבשת לבד, כי היא אוהבת את ___.

Solutions:

1. עצמו (atzmo)

2. עצמן (atzman)

3. עצמנו (atzmenu)

4. עצמה (atzma)

Exercise 10: Create a Short Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Create a short dialogue using at least three different pronouns.

Solutions: (Example Dialogue)

  • אתה רוצה לבוא איתי? (Do you want to come with me?)
  • אני רוצה לבוא! (I want to come!)
  • הם גם רוצים לבוא. (They also want to come.)

Great job on completing this lesson on Hebrew pronouns! Remember, practice is key to mastering a new language. Keep using these pronouns in your everyday conversations, and soon they will become second nature to you.

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


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

Videos[edit | edit source]

Hebrew Pronouns (כנויי-גוף) - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Subject Pronouns - Free Biblical Hebrew - Lesson 4 - YouTube[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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