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Welcome to our lesson on '''Hebrew Adjectives'''! Today, we’ll explore the fascinating world of adjectives in Hebrew, a vital part of the language that adds color and depth to your conversations. Understanding adjectives is essential because they allow us to describe nouns, express feelings, and provide context in our speech.
=== Why Adjectives Matter ===
Adjectives play a crucial role in enriching our language. They help us articulate our thoughts more vividly. Imagine saying "the book" versus "the interesting book"—the latter paints a much clearer picture, doesn't it? In Hebrew, adjectives work similarly, but with a unique twist: they must agree with the gender and number of the nouns they describe.


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This lesson will break down the essential concepts of adjectives, their agreement with nouns, and provide plenty of examples and exercises to ensure you grasp these concepts well.


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As a Hebrew language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I have seen many students struggle with the concept of adjectives. In this Grammar Review lesson, we will review the basic concepts of adjectives in Hebrew, including gender and number agreement.
=== Structure of the Lesson ===


== What are Adjectives? ==
1. '''What is an Adjective?'''


Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. In Hebrew, adjectives come after the noun they describe, unlike in English where they often come before the noun. For example, in Hebrew:
2. '''Gender in Hebrew'''


- The green apple = התפוח הירוק (Ha-tapuach ha-yarok)
3. '''Number in Hebrew'''


Here, "הירוק" (ha-yarok) means "green" and comes after the noun "התפוח" (ha-tapuach) which means "the apple".
4. '''Agreement Between Nouns and Adjectives'''


In Hebrew, adjectives must agree with the noun they describe in both gender and number. This means that if the noun is masculine, the adjective must also be masculine. If the noun is feminine, the adjective must also be feminine. Similarly, if the noun is singular, the adjective must also be singular. If the noun is plural, the adjective must also be plural.
5. '''Examples of Adjectives'''


== Gender Agreement ==
6. '''Practice Exercises'''


In Hebrew, nouns are either masculine or feminine. It is important to note that the gender of a noun is not always determined by its biological gender. For example, the word for "land" (ארץ) is a feminine noun, while the word for "son" (בן) is a masculine noun. Adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun they describe.
7. '''Conclusion'''


Here are some examples of adjectives agreeing with gender:
=== What is an Adjective? ===
 
An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. In Hebrew, adjectives can describe qualities such as color, size, age, and more. Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| יפה || ya-feh || beautiful
|-
| גדול || ga-dol || big
|-
| קטן || ka-tan || small
|-
| ישן || ya-shan || old
|-
| חדש || cha-dash || new
|}
As you can see, adjectives bring life to our descriptions, making them more engaging and meaningful.
=== Gender in Hebrew ===
In Hebrew, every noun has a gender: masculine or feminine. Adjectives must match the gender of the noun they describe. Let’s see how this works:
* '''Masculine Nouns''' typically end in a consonant, while '''Feminine Nouns''' often end with the letter "ה" (hey) or "ת" (tav).
'''Examples:'''
{| class="wikitable"
! Hebrew (Masculine) !! Pronunciation !! English !! Hebrew (Feminine) !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| כלב חמוד || kelev chamud || cute dog (masculine singular)
 
| גבר || ge-ver || man || אישה || isha || woman
 
|-
|-
| חתולה חמודה || chatula chamuda || cute cat (feminine singular)
 
| ילד || ye-led || boy || ילדה || yal-da || girl
 
|-
|-
| מכונית יפה || m'chonit yafa || beautiful car (feminine singular)
 
| שולחן || shul-chan || table || כיסא || ki-seh || chair
 
|}
 
This gender distinction is essential because it dictates how adjectives will be used in sentences.
 
=== Number in Hebrew ===
 
In addition to gender, nouns and adjectives must also agree in number. Hebrew has singular and plural forms:
 
* '''Singular''' refers to one item, while '''Plural''' refers to more than one.
 
'''Examples:'''
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Hebrew (Singular) !! Pronunciation !! English !! Hebrew (Plural) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ספר || se-fer || book || ספרים || sfarim || books
 
|-
 
| ילד || ye-led || boy || ילדות || yal-dot || girls
 
|-
 
| עץ || ets || tree || עצים || et-sim || trees
 
|}
 
Just like gender, adjectives must change form to agree with the number of the noun they modify.
 
=== Agreement Between Nouns and Adjectives ===
 
Now that we understand gender and number, let’s see how they work together in adjective agreement.
 
* '''Masculine Singular''': The adjective remains in its base form.
 
* '''Feminine Singular''': The adjective usually adds a "ה" (hey) at the end.
 
* '''Masculine Plural''': The adjective adds "ים" (im) at the end.
 
* '''Feminine Plural''': The adjective adds "ות" (ot) at the end.
 
'''Examples of Agreement:'''
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Hebrew (Masculine Singular) !! Pronunciation !! English !! Hebrew (Feminine Singular) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ילד גדול || yeled gadol || a big boy || ילדה גדולה || yaldah gdolah || a big girl
 
|-
 
| ספר ישן || sefer yashan || an old book || ספרה ישנה || sfarah yeshanah || an old girl
 
|}
 
Now, let’s take a look at plural forms:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Hebrew (Masculine Plural) !! Pronunciation !! English !! Hebrew (Feminine Plural) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| ילדים חמודים || yeladim chamudim || cute children (masculine plural)
 
| ילדים גדולים || yeledim gdolim || big boys || ילדות גדולות || yaldot gdolot || big girls
 
|-
|-
| פרחים יפים || perachim yafim || beautiful flowers (masculine plural)
 
| ספרים ישנים || sfarim yeshanim || old books || ספרות ישנות || sfarot yeshanot || old books
 
|}
|}


== Number Agreement ==
This agreement is vital for proper sentence structure in Hebrew.


In Hebrew, nouns are either singular or plural. Adjectives must agree with the number of the noun they describe.
=== Examples of Adjectives ===


Here are some examples of adjectives agreeing with number:
Let’s look at a broader range of adjectives in Hebrew, along with their meanings:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
! Hebrew !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| חכם || cha-cham || smart
|-
| חם || cham || hot
|-
| קר || kar || cold
|-
| יפה || ya-feh || beautiful
|-
| קטן || ka-tan || small
|-
| גדול || ga-dol || big
|-
| מהיר || ma-hir || fast
|-
|-
| ילד גדול || yeled gadol || big boy (masculine singular)
 
| איטי || i-ti || slow
 
|-
|-
| ילדה גדולה || yalda gdola || big girl (feminine singular)
 
| חדש || cha-dash || new
 
|-
|-
| מכוניות יפות || m'choniyot yafot || beautiful cars (feminine plural)
 
| ישן || ya-shan || old
 
|-
|-
| פרחים צהובים || perachim tzahovim || yellow flowers (masculine plural)
 
| מעניין || me-an-yeh || interesting
 
|-
 
| משעמם || me-sha-am-em || boring
 
|-
 
| שמח || sa-meach || happy
 
|-
 
| עצוב || a-tzuv || sad
 
|-
 
| עשיר || a-shir || rich
 
|-
 
| עני || a-ni || poor
 
|-
 
| גבוה || ga-voh || tall
 
|-
 
| נמוך || na-much || short
 
|-
 
| קל || kal || easy
 
|-
 
| קשה || ka-sheh || difficult
 
|}
|}


== Conclusion ==
These adjectives can be used in various contexts, enhancing your vocabulary and fluency.


Remember, adjectives are an important part of Hebrew grammar and it is crucial to understand the concept of gender and number agreement. Practice using adjectives with different nouns to help you master this important concept.
=== Practice Exercises ===


== Sources ==
Now that we have a solid understanding of adjectives, it’s time to practice! Below are ten exercises to test your knowledge.


* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebrew_grammar Hebrew grammar]
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebrew_language Hebrew language]
 
Translate the following sentences into Hebrew by filling in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective.
 
1. The ___ boy is tall. (big) 
 
___ ילד גבוה 
 
2. The ___ girl is smart. (happy) 
 
___ ילדה שמחה 
 
3. The ___ books are interesting. (old) 
 
___ ספרים מעניינים 
 
4. The ___ man is cold. (old) 
 
___ גבר קר 
 
5. The ___ trees are small. (young) 
 
___ עצים קטנים 
 
==== Exercise 2: Gender Agreement ====
 
Match the Hebrew adjectives with the correct noun based on gender.
 
1. גדול 
 
2. קטנה 
 
3. ישן 
 
4. חדשה 
 
5. חכם 
 
| Hebrew Adjective | Noun Choices |
 
| - | - |
 
| a. ילדה | 1. ___  |
 
| b. ספר | 2. ___  |
 
| c. גבר | 3. ___  |
 
| d. מכונית | 4. ___  |
 
| e. עץ | 5. ___  |
 
==== Exercise 3: Number Agreement ====
 
Change the following adjectives to their correct plural forms.
 
1. יפה → ____
 
2. קטן → ____
 
3. חכם → ____
 
4. ישן → ____
 
5. חדש → ____
 
==== Exercise 4: Sentence Creation ====
 
Create sentences using the following nouns and adjectives.
 
1. ילדה (girl) + יפה (beautiful) 
 
__________________________________________________
 
2. ספר (book) + חדש (new) 
 
__________________________________________________
 
3. גבר (man) + חכם (smart) 
 
__________________________________________________
 
4. עצים (trees) + גבוהים (tall) 
 
__________________________________________________
 
5. מכונית (car) + מהירה (fast) 
 
__________________________________________________
 
==== Exercise 5: Translate to Hebrew ====
 
Translate the following English sentences into Hebrew.
 
1. The beautiful girl is happy. 
 
__________________________________________________
 
2. The old man is rich. 
 
__________________________________________________
 
3. The big tree is cold. 
 
__________________________________________________
 
4. The interesting books are boring. 
 
__________________________________________________
 
5. The small house is new. 
 
__________________________________________________
 
==== Exercise 6: Adjective List ====
 
Write down three adjectives in Hebrew for each of the following categories:
 
1. Colors:
 
* _______________
 
* _______________
 
* _______________
 
2. Sizes:
 
* _______________
 
* _______________
 
* _______________
 
3. Emotions:
 
* _______________
 
* _______________
 
* _______________
 
==== Exercise 7: Matching ====
 
Match the Hebrew adjectives with their English meanings.
 
1. שמח 
 
2. קר 
 
3. גדול 
 
4. קטן 
 
5. ישן 
 
| Hebrew Adjective | English Meaning |
 
| - | - |
 
| a. Happy | 1. ___  |
 
| b. Cold | 2. ___  |
 
| c. Big | 3. ___  |
 
| d. Small | 4. ___  |
 
| e. Old | 5. ___  |
 
==== Exercise 8: Correct the Sentences ====
 
Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
 
1. הילד הגדול היא חכם. 
 
2. הילדה קטנה הם עצובה. 
 
3. הספרים ישנים היא מעניינים. 
 
4. הילדים גבוהים הוא שמחים. 
 
5. העץ קטן היא ישן. 
 
==== Exercise 9: Create a Dialogue ====
 
Write a short dialogue using at least five adjectives.
 
Example:
 
A: היי! איך אתה? (Hi! How are you?) 
 
B: אני שמח! ויש לי ספר חדש מאוד. (I am happy! And I have a very new book.) 
 
==== Exercise 10: Describe a Picture ====
 
Choose a picture of a person, place, or object and write a short paragraph describing it using at least five adjectives.
 
=== Solutions to Exercises ===
 
'''Exercise 1:''' 
 
1. הילד הגדול 
 
2. הילדה השמחה 
 
3. הספרים הישנים 
 
4. הגבר הזקן 
 
5. העצים הצעירים 
 
'''Exercise 2:''' 
 
1. b. ספר 
 
2. a. ילדה 
 
3. c. גבר 
 
4. d. מכונית 
 
5. e. עץ 
 
'''Exercise 3:''' 
 
1. יפים 
 
2. קטנים 
 
3. חכמים 
 
4. ישנים 
 
5. חדשים 
 
'''Exercise 4:''' 
 
1. הילדה היפה היא שמחה. 
 
2. הספר החדש הוא מעניין. 
 
3. הגבר החכם עובד קשה. 
 
4. העצים הגבוהים נותנים צל. 
 
5. המכונית המהירה נוסעת מהר. 
 
'''Exercise 5:''' 
 
1. הילדה היפה היא שמחה. 
 
2. האיש הזקן עשיר. 
 
3. העץ הגדול קר. 
 
4. הספרים המעניינים משעממים. 
 
5. הבית הקטן הוא חדש. 
 
'''Exercise 6:''' 
 
1. צבעים: אדום, כחול, ירוק 
 
2. גדלים: גדול, קטן, בינוני 
 
3. רגשות: שמח, עצוב, כועס 
 
'''Exercise 7:''' 
 
1. a. Happy 
 
2. b. Cold 
 
3. c. Big 
 
4. d. Small 
 
5. e. Old 
 
'''Exercise 8:''' 
 
1. הילד הגדול הוא חכם. 
 
2. הילדה הקטנה היא עצובה. 
 
3. הספרים הישנים הם מעניינים. 
 
4. הילדים הגבוהים הם שמחים. 
 
5. העץ הקטן הוא ישן. 
 
'''Exercise 9:''' 
 
(Example dialogue can vary.) 
 
'''Exercise 10:''' 
 
(Descriptions will vary based on chosen pictures.
 
=== Conclusion ===
 
Congratulations! You've completed our review of Hebrew adjectives. Remember, mastering adjectives is a crucial step in becoming fluent in Hebrew. Use them to describe the world around you, and soon you’ll find that your conversations become more dynamic and engaging. Keep practicing, and don’t hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher.


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* [https://www.eisenbrauns.org/books/titles/978-1-64602-224-3.html Biblical Hebrew Grammar Card By David Moster]
* [https://www.jstor.org/stable/27913551 AN ASSESSMENT OF HORSNELL'S HEBREW GRAMMAR]
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* [[Language/Hebrew/Grammar/Prepositions|Prepositions]]
* [[Language/Hebrew/Grammar/Reading-Practice|Reading Practice]]
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Welcome to our lesson on Hebrew Adjectives! Today, we’ll explore the fascinating world of adjectives in Hebrew, a vital part of the language that adds color and depth to your conversations. Understanding adjectives is essential because they allow us to describe nouns, express feelings, and provide context in our speech.

Why Adjectives Matter[edit | edit source]

Adjectives play a crucial role in enriching our language. They help us articulate our thoughts more vividly. Imagine saying "the book" versus "the interesting book"—the latter paints a much clearer picture, doesn't it? In Hebrew, adjectives work similarly, but with a unique twist: they must agree with the gender and number of the nouns they describe.

This lesson will break down the essential concepts of adjectives, their agreement with nouns, and provide plenty of examples and exercises to ensure you grasp these concepts well.

Structure of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

1. What is an Adjective?

2. Gender in Hebrew

3. Number in Hebrew

4. Agreement Between Nouns and Adjectives

5. Examples of Adjectives

6. Practice Exercises

7. Conclusion

What is an Adjective?[edit | edit source]

An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. In Hebrew, adjectives can describe qualities such as color, size, age, and more. Here are some examples:

Hebrew Pronunciation English
יפה ya-feh beautiful
גדול ga-dol big
קטן ka-tan small
ישן ya-shan old
חדש cha-dash new

As you can see, adjectives bring life to our descriptions, making them more engaging and meaningful.

Gender in Hebrew[edit | edit source]

In Hebrew, every noun has a gender: masculine or feminine. Adjectives must match the gender of the noun they describe. Let’s see how this works:

  • Masculine Nouns typically end in a consonant, while Feminine Nouns often end with the letter "ה" (hey) or "ת" (tav).

Examples:

Hebrew (Masculine) Pronunciation English Hebrew (Feminine) Pronunciation English
גבר ge-ver man אישה isha woman
ילד ye-led boy ילדה yal-da girl
שולחן shul-chan table כיסא ki-seh chair

This gender distinction is essential because it dictates how adjectives will be used in sentences.

Number in Hebrew[edit | edit source]

In addition to gender, nouns and adjectives must also agree in number. Hebrew has singular and plural forms:

  • Singular refers to one item, while Plural refers to more than one.

Examples:

Hebrew (Singular) Pronunciation English Hebrew (Plural) Pronunciation English
ספר se-fer book ספרים sfarim books
ילד ye-led boy ילדות yal-dot girls
עץ ets tree עצים et-sim trees

Just like gender, adjectives must change form to agree with the number of the noun they modify.

Agreement Between Nouns and Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Now that we understand gender and number, let’s see how they work together in adjective agreement.

  • Masculine Singular: The adjective remains in its base form.
  • Feminine Singular: The adjective usually adds a "ה" (hey) at the end.
  • Masculine Plural: The adjective adds "ים" (im) at the end.
  • Feminine Plural: The adjective adds "ות" (ot) at the end.

Examples of Agreement:

Hebrew (Masculine Singular) Pronunciation English Hebrew (Feminine Singular) Pronunciation English
ילד גדול yeled gadol a big boy ילדה גדולה yaldah gdolah a big girl
ספר ישן sefer yashan an old book ספרה ישנה sfarah yeshanah an old girl

Now, let’s take a look at plural forms:

Hebrew (Masculine Plural) Pronunciation English Hebrew (Feminine Plural) Pronunciation English
ילדים גדולים yeledim gdolim big boys ילדות גדולות yaldot gdolot big girls
ספרים ישנים sfarim yeshanim old books ספרות ישנות sfarot yeshanot old books

This agreement is vital for proper sentence structure in Hebrew.

Examples of Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Let’s look at a broader range of adjectives in Hebrew, along with their meanings:

Hebrew Pronunciation English
חכם cha-cham smart
חם cham hot
קר kar cold
יפה ya-feh beautiful
קטן ka-tan small
גדול ga-dol big
מהיר ma-hir fast
איטי i-ti slow
חדש cha-dash new
ישן ya-shan old
מעניין me-an-yeh interesting
משעמם me-sha-am-em boring
שמח sa-meach happy
עצוב a-tzuv sad
עשיר a-shir rich
עני a-ni poor
גבוה ga-voh tall
נמוך na-much short
קל kal easy
קשה ka-sheh difficult

These adjectives can be used in various contexts, enhancing your vocabulary and fluency.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have a solid understanding of adjectives, it’s time to practice! Below are ten exercises to test your knowledge.

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

Translate the following sentences into Hebrew by filling in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective.

1. The ___ boy is tall. (big)

___ ילד גבוה

2. The ___ girl is smart. (happy)

___ ילדה שמחה

3. The ___ books are interesting. (old)

___ ספרים מעניינים

4. The ___ man is cold. (old)

___ גבר קר

5. The ___ trees are small. (young)

___ עצים קטנים

Exercise 2: Gender Agreement[edit | edit source]

Match the Hebrew adjectives with the correct noun based on gender.

1. גדול

2. קטנה

3. ישן

4. חדשה

5. חכם

| Hebrew Adjective | Noun Choices |

| - | - |

| a. ילדה | 1. ___ |

| b. ספר | 2. ___ |

| c. גבר | 3. ___ |

| d. מכונית | 4. ___ |

| e. עץ | 5. ___ |

Exercise 3: Number Agreement[edit | edit source]

Change the following adjectives to their correct plural forms.

1. יפה → ____

2. קטן → ____

3. חכם → ____

4. ישן → ____

5. חדש → ____

Exercise 4: Sentence Creation[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following nouns and adjectives.

1. ילדה (girl) + יפה (beautiful)

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2. ספר (book) + חדש (new)

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3. גבר (man) + חכם (smart)

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4. עצים (trees) + גבוהים (tall)

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5. מכונית (car) + מהירה (fast)

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Exercise 5: Translate to Hebrew[edit | edit source]

Translate the following English sentences into Hebrew.

1. The beautiful girl is happy.

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2. The old man is rich.

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3. The big tree is cold.

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4. The interesting books are boring.

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5. The small house is new.

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Exercise 6: Adjective List[edit | edit source]

Write down three adjectives in Hebrew for each of the following categories:

1. Colors:

  • _______________
  • _______________
  • _______________

2. Sizes:

  • _______________
  • _______________
  • _______________

3. Emotions:

  • _______________
  • _______________
  • _______________

Exercise 7: Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the Hebrew adjectives with their English meanings.

1. שמח

2. קר

3. גדול

4. קטן

5. ישן

| Hebrew Adjective | English Meaning |

| - | - |

| a. Happy | 1. ___ |

| b. Cold | 2. ___ |

| c. Big | 3. ___ |

| d. Small | 4. ___ |

| e. Old | 5. ___ |

Exercise 8: Correct the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

1. הילד הגדול היא חכם.

2. הילדה קטנה הם עצובה.

3. הספרים ישנים היא מעניינים.

4. הילדים גבוהים הוא שמחים.

5. העץ קטן היא ישן.

Exercise 9: Create a Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Write a short dialogue using at least five adjectives.

Example:

A: היי! איך אתה? (Hi! How are you?)

B: אני שמח! ויש לי ספר חדש מאוד. (I am happy! And I have a very new book.)

Exercise 10: Describe a Picture[edit | edit source]

Choose a picture of a person, place, or object and write a short paragraph describing it using at least five adjectives.

Solutions to Exercises[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1:

1. הילד הגדול

2. הילדה השמחה

3. הספרים הישנים

4. הגבר הזקן

5. העצים הצעירים

Exercise 2:

1. b. ספר

2. a. ילדה

3. c. גבר

4. d. מכונית

5. e. עץ

Exercise 3:

1. יפים

2. קטנים

3. חכמים

4. ישנים

5. חדשים

Exercise 4:

1. הילדה היפה היא שמחה.

2. הספר החדש הוא מעניין.

3. הגבר החכם עובד קשה.

4. העצים הגבוהים נותנים צל.

5. המכונית המהירה נוסעת מהר.

Exercise 5:

1. הילדה היפה היא שמחה.

2. האיש הזקן עשיר.

3. העץ הגדול קר.

4. הספרים המעניינים משעממים.

5. הבית הקטן הוא חדש.

Exercise 6:

1. צבעים: אדום, כחול, ירוק

2. גדלים: גדול, קטן, בינוני

3. רגשות: שמח, עצוב, כועס

Exercise 7:

1. a. Happy

2. b. Cold

3. c. Big

4. d. Small

5. e. Old

Exercise 8:

1. הילד הגדול הוא חכם.

2. הילדה הקטנה היא עצובה.

3. הספרים הישנים הם מעניינים.

4. הילדים הגבוהים הם שמחים.

5. העץ הקטן הוא ישן.

Exercise 9:

(Example dialogue can vary.)

Exercise 10:

(Descriptions will vary based on chosen pictures.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've completed our review of Hebrew adjectives. Remember, mastering adjectives is a crucial step in becoming fluent in Hebrew. Use them to describe the world around you, and soon you’ll find that your conversations become more dynamic and engaging. Keep practicing, and don’t hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher.

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