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Welcome to the exciting world of Hebrew prepositions! In this lesson, we will explore how prepositions function in the Hebrew language, their essential role in forming meaningful sentences, and how they differ from English. Understanding prepositions is crucial as they help us convey relationships between different elements in a sentence, such as location, time, and direction.

As you embark on this journey, you'll discover that prepositions can seem a bit tricky at first, but with practice and examples, you'll soon feel comfortable using them in your conversations. So, let's dive in!

What Are Prepositions?[edit | edit source]

Prepositions are words that link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence. They help us understand relationships in terms of:

Location (where something is)

Time (when something happens)

Direction (where something is going)

== Common Hebrew Prepositions

In Hebrew, prepositions often combine with definite articles (the equivalent of "the" in English) to create unique forms. Here are some of the most common Hebrew prepositions:

בְּ (be) - in, at

לְ (le) - to, for

מִ (mi) - from

עַל (al) - on, about

תַּחַת (taḥat) - under

מִן (min) - from

בֵּין (bein) - between

אֵצֶל (etzel) - at (a place or person's side)

Let's look at some examples to see these prepositions in action.

Examples of Hebrew Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Here are 20 examples illustrating the use of common Hebrew prepositions:

Hebrew	Pronunciation	English
אני בבית.	Ani b'veit.	I am at home.
היא נוסעת לירושלים.	Hi nose'at l'Yerushalayim.	She is traveling to Jerusalem.
הוא בא מישראל.	Hu ba mi'Yisra'el.	He comes from Israel.
הספר על השולחן.	Ha-sefer al ha-shulḥan.	The book is on the table.
הילד מתחת למיטה.	Ha-yeled mi-taḥat la-mita.	The boy is under the bed.
אני מישראל.	Ani mi'Yisra'el.	I am from Israel.
היא יושבת בין שני עצים.	Hi yoshevet bein shnei etzim.	She is sitting between two trees.
הוא עובד אצל חברה.	Hu oved etzel ḥevra.	He works at a company.
אנחנו נפגשים ב-5.	Anakhnu nifgashim b'ḥamesh.	We meet at 5.
אתה צריך לדבר על זה.	Ata tzarikh le-daber al ze.	You need to talk about this.
הספרים על המדף.	Ha-sfarim al ha-madaf.	The books are on the shelf.
היא נוסעת לתל אביב.	Hi nose'at le-Tel Aviv.	She is traveling to Tel Aviv.
הם באים מברצלונה.	Hem ba'im mi-Barcelona.	They are coming from Barcelona.
המפתח נמצא בתיק.	Ha-mafte’ḥ nimtsa ba-tik.	The key is in the bag.
אני גר בתל אביב.	Ani gar b'Tel Aviv.	I live in Tel Aviv.
הוא יושב ליד השולחן.	Hu yoshev leyad ha-shulḥan.	He is sitting next to the table.
היא שמה את התיק מתחת לשולחן.	Hi sama et ha-tik taḥat la-shulḥan.	She put the bag under the table.
אנחנו הולכים לעבודה.	Anakhnu holkhim la-avoda.	We are going to work.
אני מדבר על המוזיקה.	Ani medaber al ha-muzika.	I talk about the music.
הוא עבד אצל אבא שלו.	Hu avad etzel aba shelo.	He worked at his father's place.
הילד עומד בין שני החברים.	Ha-yeled omed bein shnei ha-ḥaverim.	The boy is standing between the two friends.

Using Prepositions in Sentences[edit | edit source]

When using prepositions in Hebrew, it’s important to remember that they often change forms according to the nouns they connect to. For example:

When the preposition בְּ (in) is used with the definite article ה (the), it changes to בַּ (ba).

Similarly, לְ (to) combined with ה (the) becomes לַ (la).

This combination can be illustrated with the following examples:

Hebrew	Pronunciation	English
אני בבית הספר.	Ani ba-beit ha-sefer.	I am at the school.
היא הולכת לגן.	Hi holekhet la-gan.	She is going to the kindergarten.
הוא עובד בעיר.	Hu oved ba-ir.	He works in the city.
המפתח בתיק.	Ha-mafteḥ ba-tik.	The key is in the bag.

Understanding how to use these combinations is essential for constructing sentences correctly.

Prepositions and Their Combinations[edit | edit source]

It's also important to note that Hebrew often uses combinations of prepositions for more specific meanings. Here are some examples:

בְּעִיר (be'ir) - in the city

לְעֵבֶר (le'ever) - to the side of

עַל־גַּבֵּי (al-gabbei) - on top of

Here's an example table to illustrate this:

Hebrew	Pronunciation	English
הוא גר בעיר גדולה.	Hu gar ba'ir gdola.	He lives in a big city.
אני הולך לעבר הכניסה.	Ani holekh le'ever ha-khnisa.	I am going to the entrance.
הספר נמצא על־גבי השולחן.	Ha-sefer nimtsa al-gabbei ha-shulḥan.	The book is on top of the table.

Exercises for Practice[edit | edit source]

Now that we've explored the world of Hebrew prepositions, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are 10 exercises designed to help you practice using prepositions in sentences.

1. Translate the following sentence: "The cat is on the chair."

2. Fill in the blank: "She is going ___ the store." (Use the Hebrew word for "to")

3. Translate to Hebrew: "I am sitting under the tree."

4. Fill in the blank: "They come ___ Jerusalem." (Use the Hebrew word for "from")

5. Translate to Hebrew: "We are meeting at the café."

6. Fill in the blank: "The dog is ___ the bed." (Use the Hebrew word for "under")

7. Translate the following sentence: "He is working at the company."

8. Fill in the blank: "The book is ___ the table." (Use the Hebrew word for "on")

9. Translate to Hebrew: "I am from Tel Aviv."

10. Fill in the blank: "She is sitting ___ the two friends." (Use the Hebrew word for "between")

Solutions to Exercises[edit | edit source]

Here are the solutions to the exercises above:

1. החתול על הכיסא. (Ha-ḥatul al ha-kise.)

2. לְ (le) - "She is going לְהַחֲנוּת."

3. אני יושב מתחת לעץ. (Ani yoshev mi-taḥat la-etz.)

4. הם באים מירושלים. (Hem ba'im mi'Yerushalayim.)

5. אנחנו נפגשים בבית הקפה. (Anakhnu nifgashim be-beit ha-kafe.)

6. הכלב מתחת למיטה. (Ha-kelev mi-taḥat la-mita.)

7. הוא עובד אצל החברה. (Hu oved etzel ha-ḥevra.)

8. הספר על השולחן. (Ha-sefer al ha-shulḥan.)

9. אני מִתֵּל־אֲבִיב. (Ani mi-Tel Aviv.)

10. היא יושבת בין שני החברים. (Hi yoshevet bein shnei ha-ḥaverim.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on reaching the end of this lesson on Hebrew prepositions! You’ve learned what prepositions are, how they operate, and have practiced using them in various contexts. Remember, mastering prepositions will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Hebrew. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be using them effortlessly in your conversations!

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

Videos[edit | edit source]

Hebrew Preposition Combinations - YouTube[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to the exciting world of Hebrew prepositions! In this lesson, we will explore how prepositions function in the Hebrew language, their essential role in forming meaningful sentences, and how they differ from English. Understanding prepositions is crucial as they help us convey relationships between different elements in a sentence, such as location, time, and direction.
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+As you embark on this journey, you'll discover that prepositions can seem a bit tricky at first, but with practice and examples, you'll soon feel comfortable using them in your conversations. So, let's dive in!
 __TOC__
-Prepositions are words that describe the position or direction of one word in relation to another word in a sentence. In Hebrew, prepositions are used in a similar way to English, but with some slight differences. In this lesson, we will learn about Hebrew prepositions and how to use them in sentences.
+=== What Are Prepositions? ===
+Prepositions are words that link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence. They help us understand relationships in terms of:
+* '''Location''' (where something is)
+* '''Time''' (when something happens)
+* '''Direction''' (where something is going)
+== Common Hebrew Prepositions
+In Hebrew, prepositions often combine with definite articles (the equivalent of "the" in English) to create unique forms. Here are some of the most common Hebrew prepositions:
+* '''בְּ''' (be) - in, at
+* '''לְ''' (le) - to, for
+* '''מִ''' (mi) - from
+* '''עַל''' (al) - on, about
+* '''תַּחַת''' (taḥat) - under
+* '''מִן''' (min) - from
+* '''בֵּין''' (bein) - between
+* '''אֵצֶל''' (etzel) - at (a place or person's side)
+Let's look at some examples to see these prepositions in action.
+=== Examples of Hebrew Prepositions ===
+Here are 20 examples illustrating the use of common Hebrew prepositions:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| אני בבית. || Ani b'veit. || I am at home.
+|-
+| היא נוסעת לירושלים. || Hi nose'at l'Yerushalayim. || She is traveling to Jerusalem.
+|-
+| הוא בא מישראל. || Hu ba mi'Yisra'el. || He comes from Israel.
+|-
+| הספר על השולחן. || Ha-sefer al ha-shulḥan. || The book is on the table.
+|-
+| הילד מתחת למיטה. || Ha-yeled mi-taḥat la-mita. || The boy is under the bed.
+|-
+| אני מישראל. || Ani mi'Yisra'el. || I am from Israel.
+|-
+| היא יושבת בין שני עצים. || Hi yoshevet bein shnei etzim. || She is sitting between two trees.
+|-
+| הוא עובד אצל חברה. || Hu oved etzel ḥevra. || He works at a company.
+|-
+| אנחנו נפגשים ב-5. || Anakhnu nifgashim b'ḥamesh. || We meet at 5.
+|-
+| אתה צריך לדבר על זה. || Ata tzarikh le-daber al ze. || You need to talk about this.
+|-
+| הספרים על המדף. || Ha-sfarim al ha-madaf. || The books are on the shelf.
+|-
+| היא נוסעת לתל אביב. || Hi nose'at le-Tel Aviv. || She is traveling to Tel Aviv.
+|-
+| הם באים מברצלונה. || Hem ba'im mi-Barcelona. || They are coming from Barcelona.
+|-
+| המפתח נמצא בתיק. || Ha-mafte’ḥ nimtsa ba-tik. || The key is in the bag.
+|-
+| אני גר בתל אביב. || Ani gar b'Tel Aviv. || I live in Tel Aviv.
+|-
+| הוא יושב ליד השולחן. || Hu yoshev leyad ha-shulḥan. || He is sitting next to the table.
+|-
+| היא שמה את התיק מתחת לשולחן. || Hi sama et ha-tik taḥat la-shulḥan. || She put the bag under the table.
+|-
+| אנחנו הולכים לעבודה. || Anakhnu holkhim la-avoda. || We are going to work.
+|-
+| אני מדבר על המוזיקה. || Ani medaber al ha-muzika. || I talk about the music.
+|-
+| הוא עבד אצל אבא שלו. || Hu avad etzel aba shelo. || He worked at his father's place.
-== Hebrew Prepositions ==
+|-
-Hebrew prepositions are used to show the relationship between two words in a sentence. They are placed before the noun, pronoun, or verb that they modify. The most common prepositions in Hebrew are:
+| הילד עומד בין שני החברים. || Ha-yeled omed bein shnei ha-ḥaverim. || The boy is standing between the two friends.
-* בְּ‎ (be) - in, with
+|}
-* לְ‎ (le) - to, for
-* מִן‎ (min) - from, out of
-* עַל‎ (al) - on, about, concerning
-* עִם‎ (im) - with
-* אֶל‎ (el) - to, towards
-* כְּ‎ (ke) - like, as
-* מֵעַל‎ (me'al) - above, over
-* בְּשַׁל‎ (b'shal) - instead of
-These prepositions can be paired with different nouns and verbs to convey different meanings. For example, the preposition "to" (לְ‎) can be used to show direction, possession, or purpose, depending on the context in which it is used.
+=== Using Prepositions in Sentences ===
-== Example Sentences ==
+When using prepositions in Hebrew, it’s important to remember that they often change forms according to the nouns they connect to. For example:
-Here are some examples of Hebrew prepositions used in sentences:
+* When the preposition '''בְּ''' (in) is used with the definite article '''ה''' (the), it changes to '''בַּ''' (ba).
+* Similarly, '''לְ''' (to) combined with '''ה''' (the) becomes '''לַ''' (la).
+This combination can be illustrated with the following examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| אֲנִי יוֹשֶׁבֶת בְּקָפֶה עִם חֲבֵרוֹתָיַ‎ || anee yoshvet be-kaveh im chaverotai || I am sitting in a café with my friends.
+| אני בבית הספר. || Ani ba-beit ha-sefer. || I am at the school.
 |-
-| הוּא בָּא מִטַּיָּל מִפָּרְקֵי דּוֹר הַזֶּה‎ || hu ba me-tayal mi-perkei dor hazeh || He came back from a trip to this generation's parks.
+| היא הולכת לגן. || Hi holekhet la-gan. || She is going to the kindergarten.
 |-
-| הוּא בַּיִת לִמְכֹּר עִם הַשְּׁכֵן שֶׁלִּי‎ || hu ba-yit l'mokor im hashchen sheli || He has a house for sale with my neighbor.
+| הוא עובד בעיר. || Hu oved ba-ir. || He works in the city.
 |-
-| הוּא שׁוֹבֵר דְּבַרְיָיַ‎ || hu shover devaray || He dismisses my words.
+| המפתח בתיק. || Ha-mafteḥ ba-tik. || The key is in the bag.
+|}
+Understanding how to use these combinations is essential for constructing sentences correctly.
+=== Prepositions and Their Combinations ===
+It's also important to note that Hebrew often uses combinations of prepositions for more specific meanings. Here are some examples:
+* '''בְּעִיר''' (be'ir) - in the city
+* '''לְעֵבֶר''' (le'ever) - to the side of
+* '''עַל־גַּבֵּי''' (al-gabbei) - on top of
+Here's an example table to illustrate this:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| הוא גר בעיר גדולה. || Hu gar ba'ir gdola. || He lives in a big city.
+|-
+| אני הולך לעבר הכניסה. || Ani holekh le'ever ha-khnisa. || I am going to the entrance.
 |-
-| אֲנִי מָקִים אֶת הַתָּפוּחַ עַל הַשֻּׁלְחָן‎ || anee makim et hatapuach al hashulchan || I put the apple on the table.
+| הספר נמצא על־גבי השולחן. || Ha-sefer nimtsa al-gabbei ha-shulḥan. || The book is on top of the table.
 |}
-In the first example, the preposition "with" (עִם‎) is used to show that the speaker is sitting in a café in the company of others. In the second example, the preposition "from" (מִן‎) is used to show that the subject came back from a specific type of trip. In the third example, the preposition "with" (עִם‎) is used to show that the subject is selling a house along with the narrator's neighbor. In the fourth example, the preposition "my" (שֶׁלִּי‎) is added to show that the speaker's words are being dismissed. Finally, in the fifth example, the preposition "on" (עַל‎) is used to show that the apple has been placed on top of the table.
+=== Exercises for Practice ===
+Now that we've explored the world of Hebrew prepositions, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are 10 exercises designed to help you practice using prepositions in sentences.
+. Translate the following sentence: "The cat is on the chair."
+. Fill in the blank: "She is going ___ the store." (Use the Hebrew word for "to")
+. Translate to Hebrew: "I am sitting under the tree."
+. Fill in the blank: "They come ___ Jerusalem." (Use the Hebrew word for "from")
+. Translate to Hebrew: "We are meeting at the café."
+. Fill in the blank: "The dog is ___ the bed." (Use the Hebrew word for "under")
-== Tips for Using Hebrew Prepositions ==
+. Translate the following sentence: "He is working at the company."
-Here are some tips for using Hebrew prepositions correctly:
+. Fill in the blank: "The book is ___ the table." (Use the Hebrew word for "on")
-* Pay attention to the context in which the preposition is used. The same preposition can be used to convey different meanings depending on the context.
+. Translate to Hebrew: "I am from Tel Aviv."
-* Memorize the most common prepositions and practice using them in sentences.
-* Consider using a Hebrew-English dictionary to look up unfamiliar prepositions and their meanings.
-== Conclusion ==
+. Fill in the blank: "She is sitting ___ the two friends." (Use the Hebrew word for "between")
-In this lesson, we have learned about Hebrew prepositions and how to use them in sentences. By practicing these prepositions, you can improve your Hebrew language skills and communicate more effectively with others. Try to use these prepositions in conversation to become more comfortable with them.
+=== Solutions to Exercises ===
+Here are the solutions to the exercises above:
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+. החתול על הכיסא. (Ha-ḥatul al ha-kise.)
-==Sources==
-* [https://uhg.readthedocs.io/en/latest/preposition_definite_article.html Preposition Definite Article — unfoldingWord® Hebrew Grammar 1 ...]
+. לְ (le) - "She is going לְהַחֲנוּת."
-* [https://www.pealim.com/dict/prepositions/ Hebrew prepositions – Hebrew conjugation tables]
-* [https://uhg.readthedocs.io/en/latest/preposition.html Preposition — unfoldingWord® Hebrew Grammar 1 documentation]
+. אני יושב מתחת לעץ. (Ani yoshev mi-taḥat la-etz.)
-* [https://www.hebrew4christians.com/Grammar/Unit_Seven/unit_seven.html Unit Seven - Hebrew Prepositions]
+. הם באים מירושלים. (Hem ba'im mi'Yerushalayim.)
+. אנחנו נפגשים בבית הקפה. (Anakhnu nifgashim be-beit ha-kafe.)
+. הכלב מתחת למיטה. (Ha-kelev mi-taḥat la-mita.)
+. הוא עובד אצל החברה. (Hu oved etzel ha-ḥevra.)
+. הספר על השולחן. (Ha-sefer al ha-shulḥan.)
+. אני מִתֵּל־אֲבִיב. (Ani mi-Tel Aviv.)
+. היא יושבת בין שני החברים. (Hi yoshevet bein shnei ha-ḥaverim.)
+=== Conclusion ===
+Congratulations on reaching the end of this lesson on Hebrew prepositions! You’ve learned what prepositions are, how they operate, and have practiced using them in various contexts. Remember, mastering prepositions will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Hebrew. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be using them effortlessly in your conversations!
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+* [https://uhg.readthedocs.io/en/latest/preposition_definite_article.html Preposition Definite Article — unfoldingWord® Hebrew Grammar 1 ...]
+* [https://www.pealim.com/dict/prepositions/ Hebrew prepositions – Hebrew conjugation tables]
+* [https://uhg.readthedocs.io/en/latest/preposition.html Preposition — unfoldingWord® Hebrew Grammar 1 documentation]
+* [https://www.hebrew4christians.com/Grammar/Unit_Seven/unit_seven.html Unit Seven - Hebrew Prepositions]
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