שׁוּב
shuv
In Hebrew, the way to say "again" is שׁוּב (shuv). Wiktionary also lists שֵׁנִית (shenít).
Meaning: another time (adv)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| שׁוּב | shuv |
| שֵׁנִית | shenít |
The primary way to express the concept of 'again' or 'once more' is through the adverb שׁוּב. You may also encounter the phrase עוֹד שׁוּב to mean 'once again' or 'yet again'.
Which one should you use?
שׁוּב is an adverb used to mean 'again' or 'once more'. In contrast, שֵׁנִית is an adjective meaning 'second' or 'a second time'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adverb שׁוּב is invariable, meaning it does not change its form based on gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
shuv
Did you know?
- Because שׁוּב is a verbal root, you can find it hidden inside many common words like 'repentance' or 'conversion', which essentially mean 'turning back' to a previous path.
- In modern Israeli slang, if someone says שׁוּב with a specific rising intonation, they might be using it to express disbelief, similar to saying 'Really?' or 'Again?'
- While שׁוּב functions as an adverb, it can also act as a command meaning 'Return!' or 'Go back!' when used in certain grammatical contexts.
Examples in context
- וַיְשַׁלַּח אֶת הַיּוֹנָה, וְלֹא יָסְפָה שׁוּב אֵלָיו עוֹד.…And sent forth the dove, and she returned not again unto him any more.This sentence shows the use of שׁוּב to indicate returning or doing something once more.Tatoeba #2200420 by fekundulo, translation #2209286 by MrShoval
- תסביר לי שוב את מה שאמרת בבקשה.Please explain to me what you said again.
Example conversation
Noam and Maya are studying together at a library.
- נועם Noamמאיה, את יכולה להסביר את זה שׁוּב?Maya, at yachola lehasbir et ze shuv?Maya, can you explain this again?
- מאיה Mayaבטח, נועם. איפה נתקעת?betach, Noam. eifo nitka'ta?Sure, Noam. Where did you get stuck?
- נועם Noamבפסקה השנייה של הדף.bapiska hashniya shel hadaf.In the second paragraph of the page.
- מאיה Mayaהבנתי, אני אסביר את זה לאט.hevanti, ani asbir et ze la'at.I understand, I will explain it slowly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “again” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
