אלכס
Aleks
אלכס (Aleks) is the Hebrew way to say the given name Alex.
אלכס is used as a given name for a person.
How do you pronounce it?
Aleks
Did you know?
- In Israel, nicknames are often created by doubling the end of a name. While אלכס is already short, someone named אלכסנדר might be called ססו (Saso) by close friends.
- While אלכס is a common modern name, it is a transliteration of the Greek name 'Alexandros', meaning 'defender of men'.
- Because Hebrew is written without most vowels, the name אלכס is technically read as 'Aleks' or 'Alax' depending on the context, though the pronunciation is standardized in modern speech.
Examples in context
- אני אוהב את אלכס מרסלו.I like Alex Marcelo.This sentence shows the use of אלכס when expressing liking someone.Tatoeba #1429526 by Eldad, translation #1334744 by Eldad
- אני אוהבת את אלכס מרסלו.I love Alex Marcelo.This sentence shows the use of אלכס when expressing love for someone.Tatoeba #1429527 by Eldad, translation #1429603 by CN
- תשאל את אלכס.Ask Alex.This sentence shows how to use אלכס when telling someone to ask a person.Tatoeba #1556397 by Eldad, translation #67119 by CN
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ido and Rotem are talking about a mutual friend.
- עידו Idoראית את אלכס היום?Ra'it et Alex hayom?Did you see Alex today?
- רוטם Rotemלא, איפה אלכס נמצא?Lo, eifo Alex nimtsa?No, where is Alex?
- עידו Idoהוא עובד עכשיו במשרד.Hu oved achshav bamisrad.He is working in the office now.
- רוטם Rotemאני אשלח לו הודעה.Ani eshlach lo hoda'ah.I will send him a message.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
