לבד
levad
The Hebrew word for "alone" is לבד (levad).
The word לבד is used to describe being by oneself.
Meaning: by oneself (adj)
Which one should you use?
The term יָחִיד is a formal alternative used to emphasize singularity.
How does it change in a sentence?
לבד functions as an adverb and is invariable. It does not change its form based on the gender or number of the person who is alone.
How do you pronounce it?
levad
Did you know?
- The ancient root of לבד refers to 'felt', a thick non-woven fabric. This suggests the idea of being 'alone' is linked to a single, isolated piece of cloth.
Examples in context
- את גרה פה לבד?Do you live here alone?This sentence is useful for asking if someone lives in a place alone using לבד.Tatoeba #9257774 by Alkrasnov, translation #8281519 by sundown
- הוא היה שם לבד.He was alone there.This sentence is useful for stating that someone was in a location alone using לבד.Tatoeba #1930889 by fekundulo, translation #290430 by CM
- תן לי ללכת לבד.Let me go alone.This sentence is useful for requesting to go somewhere alone using לבד.Tatoeba #1938645 by fekundulo, translation #27652 by CK
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Example conversation
Noa and Ido are talking about a movie.
- נועה Noaראית את הסרט לבד?Ra'it et ha-seret levad?Did you watch the movie alone?
- עידו Idoכן, לא היה אף אחד.Ken, lo haya af echad.Yes, there was no one.
- נועה Noaאת לא אוהבת להיות לבד.At lo ohevet lihyot levad.You don't like being alone.
- עידו Idoנכון, אבל זה היה נחמד.Nachon, aval ze haya nachmad.True, but it was nice.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries לבד, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
