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Hebrew Grammar → Hebrew Numbers → Fractions and Decimals

As a Hebrew teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to guide you through the world of Hebrew numbers, including fractions and decimals! Understanding these concepts is crucial for everyday life, from shopping to cooking and beyond. So let's dive in!

Hebrew Fractions

Fractions are an important part of math that come up in many contexts in everyday life. In Hebrew, fractions are usually written using the word "חצי" (chatzi), which means "half". Here are some common fractions in Hebrew:

Hebrew Pronunciation English
חצי "chatzi" Half
שלישי "shlishi" A third
רבעי "revi'i" A fourth (quarter)
חמישי "chamishi" A fifth
שישי "shishi" A sixth
שבעי "shiv'i" A seventh
שמוני "shmoni" An eighth
תשיעי "tshi'ishi" A ninth
עשירי "asiri" A tenth

To use a fraction in a sentence, you can simply put the number before the word for the fraction. For example:

  • חצי התפוח - "chatzi hatafuach" - Half of the apple
  • שתי רבעיות הם חצי פיצה - "shtei revi'iyot hem chatzi pizza" - Two fourths are half a pizza

Keep in mind that when the numerator is 1, Hebrew does not use a fraction, but instead the word "חצי" (chatzi). For example:

  • חצי תפוח - "chatzi tapuach" - Half an apple
  • חצי שנייה - "chatzi shniya" - Half a second

Hebrew Decimals

Decimals are another component of math that frequently comes up in everyday life. In Hebrew, decimals are usually written using a period (.) to separate the whole number from the decimal part. For example, the number 2.5 (two and a half) would be written as "2.5" in Hebrew.

Here are some more examples of decimals in Hebrew:

  • 0.5 - חצי ("chatzi")
  • 1.25 - אחד ורבע ("echad u'revi'ah")
  • 3.75 - שלושה ושלושת רבעים ("shaloshah ve'shaloshet reva'im")
  • 7.8 - שבעה ושמונה עשרונים ("shiv'ah ve'shmonah asarunim")

To use a decimal in a sentence, you can simply say the decimal part after the whole number. For example:

  • זה כולו 2.5 חלקים - "ze kulo shnei chatzim" - This is all 2.5 parts
  • עשר פעמים לשנייה - "aser pa'amim lashniya" - Ten times per second

I hope this lesson has been helpful for you in learning Hebrew fractions and decimals! Remember, practicing these skills in context is the key to become proficient.

Sources

Table of Contents - Hebrew Course - 0 to A1


Introduction to Hebrew Alphabet


Everyday Hebrew Vocabulary


Hebrew Grammar


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Hebrew Numbers


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