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Hebrew Grammar - How to Use "Be"

Hi Hebrew learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Hebrew. We will look at the conjugation of the verb and how it is used in different contexts. We will also look at some examples of sentences using the verb "be".

The verb "be" in Hebrew is היה (haya). It is an irregular verb, which means that it does not follow the same conjugation pattern as regular verbs. The conjugation of the verb "be" in Hebrew is as follows:

Person	Singular	Plural
I	אני (ani)	אנחנו (anakhnu)
You	אתה (ata)	אתם (atem)
He/She/It	הוא (hu)	הם (hem)

The verb "be" is used in many different contexts in Hebrew. It can be used to describe a person's identity, such as their nationality or profession. For example:

• אני ישראלי (ani yisraeli) - I am Israeli
• הוא מהנדס (hu mehahandes) - He is an engineer

The verb "be" can also be used to describe a person's physical characteristics, such as their age or height. For example:

• אני עשרים שנה (ani esrim shana) - I am 20 years old
• הוא גבוה בגובה של שלוש מטר (hu gavoah bgvah shel shalosh metar) - He is three meters tall

The verb "be" can also be used to describe a person's emotional state. For example:

• אני שמח (ani simkh) - I am happy
• הוא עצבן (hu atzevan) - He is sad

The verb "be" can also be used to describe a person's location. For example:

• אני בבית (ani bbayit) - I am at home
• הוא בעיר (hu bayer) - He is in the city

The verb "be" can also be used to describe a person's possession. For example:

• אני יודע (ani yodea) - I know
• הוא יודע (hu yodea) - He knows

The verb "be" can also be used to describe a person's actions. For example:

• אני עושה (ani oseh) - I do
• הוא עושה (hu oseh) - He does

Dialogue:

• Person 1: אני ישראלי (ani yisraeli) - I am Israeli
• Person 2: אתה מהנדס? (ata mehahandes?) - Are you an engineer?

To improve your Hebrew Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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