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Now that you have learned the Hebrew words for immediate and extended family members, you can start practicing using them in sentences. These words are essential for communicating with others in Hebrew, and can also help you better understand Hebrew conversation and culture. Keep practicing and expanding your Hebrew vocabulary to become even more proficient in the language. | Now that you have learned the Hebrew words for immediate and extended family members, you can start practicing using them in sentences. These words are essential for communicating with others in Hebrew, and can also help you better understand Hebrew conversation and culture. Keep practicing and expanding your Hebrew vocabulary to become even more proficient in the language. | ||
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==Sources== | |||
* [https://www.hebrewpod101.com/hebrew-vocabulary-lists/must-know-terms-for-family-members Must-Know Hebrew Terms for Family Members] | |||
* [https://rosenhebrewschool.com/blog/hebrew-vocabulary-for-family-members/ Family, dear family: Hebrew vocabulary for family members - Rosen ...] | |||
* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Hebrew/Vocabulary/Family Hebrew Vocabulary - Family] | |||
* [https://www.lingohut.com/en/v773771/hebrew-lessons-family-members Hebrew lessons: Family members] | |||
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Revision as of 13:24, 12 March 2023
As a Hebrew language teacher with 20 years of experience, one of the most important lessons in any Hebrew course is learning the Hebrew words for family members. Family is a central value in Hebrew culture, and having a solid understanding of these words and how to use them in sentences is essential for communication. In this lesson, you will learn the vocabulary for immediate and extended family, and how to properly use these words in Hebrew sentences.
Immediate Family
Immediate family consists of the people who are closest to us, typically related by marriage, blood or adoption. Here are some of the most common immediate family members and how to describe your relationship with them:
Hebrew | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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אבא | av | father |
אמא | ima | mother |
בן | ben | son |
בת | bat | daughter |
אח | ach | brother (older or younger) |
אחות | achot | sister (older or younger) |
Note: In the Hebrew language, most of the nouns referring to close family members undergo a specific morphological change when referred to a male or a female. The noun has a different ending for males and females. For example, the word for brother" (אח) would change its ending to -ה (ach אח -> ach**a** אחות) when referring to a female sibling.
To help you better understand how to use these words in context, here are some example sentences:
- אבא שלי עובד בבנק. (Avi sheli oved be-bank.) - "My father works at a bank."
- האמא שלי מבשלת טעים מאוד. (Haeema sheli mevashelat ta'im meod.) - "My mother is a really good cook."
- הבן שלי אוהב לשחק בכדורגל. (Haben sheli ohev lish'chock be-kaduregel.) - "My son loves playing soccer."
- הבת שלי לומדת פיסיקה באוניברסיטה. (Habat sheli lomedet fizika be-universita.) - "My daughter studies physics at university."
- אח שלי עובד בחברת הייטק. (Ach sheli oved bahevrat hi-tech.) - "My brother works at a high-tech company."
- האחות שלי נולדה בחו"ל וחזרה לארץ בגיל 14. (Haachot sheli noladah be-chutz-laaretz ve-chazra le-aretz be-gil 14.) - "My sister was born abroad and returned to Israel at the age of 14."
Extended Family
Extended family consists of relatives beyond just your immediate family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and more distant relatives. These are important relationships to maintain in Hebrew culture, so it's important to know how to identify them using their Hebrew names:
Hebrew | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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סבא | saba | grandfather |
סבתא | savta | grandmother |
דוד | dod | uncle |
דודה | doda | aunt |
בן דוד | ben-dod | cousin (male) |
בת דוד | bat-dod | cousin (female) |
Here are some example sentences to help you use these words in context:
- הסבא שלי גר בבית קשישים. (Hasaba sheli gar be-beit kshishim.) - "My grandfather lives in a retirement home."
- הסבתא שלי מבשלת עוף טעים מאוד. (Hasavta sheli mevashelat oof ta'im meod.) - "My grandmother makes really good chicken."
- הדוד שלי מתעסק בתחום ההייטק. (Hadod sheli meta'asek betachum hahi-tech.) - "My uncle works in the high-tech sector."
- דודה שלי עובדת בחברת תקשורת. (Doda sheli ovedet bahevrat tikshoret.) - "My aunt works at a communications company."
- הבן דוד שלי גר באמריקה ונפגשים רק כשהוא בארץ. (Haben-dod sheli gar be-amerika unifgashim rak keshehu ba-aretz.) - "My cousin (male) lives in America and we only meet when he comes to Israel."
- יש לי בת דודה שהיא בת האחות של אמא שלי. (Yesh li bat-doda shehi bat ha-achot shel ima sheli.) - "I have a female cousin who is the daughter of my mother's sister."
Conclusion
Now that you have learned the Hebrew words for immediate and extended family members, you can start practicing using them in sentences. These words are essential for communicating with others in Hebrew, and can also help you better understand Hebrew conversation and culture. Keep practicing and expanding your Hebrew vocabulary to become even more proficient in the language.
Sources
- Must-Know Hebrew Terms for Family Members
- Family, dear family: Hebrew vocabulary for family members - Rosen ...
- Hebrew Vocabulary - Family
- Hebrew lessons: Family members
Videos
Learn Hebrew Vocabulary for Kids | Family Members - YouTube
My Family - Family Members in Hebrew - YouTube
How to Talk about Your Family in Hebrew? - YouTube
Learn the Top 15 Must-Know Hebrew Family Words - YouTube
Hebrew Weekly Words with Yaara - Family - YouTube
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