תמיד
tamid
The English word "always" is translated into Hebrew as תמיד (tamid).
תמיד is the most common way to express the concept of "always" in Hebrew. In spoken language, you may also encounter the phrase תמיד ככה, which translates to "always like that" and is specifically used to express feelings of annoyance or frustration.
Meaning: at all times (adv)
How do you pronounce it?
tamid
Did you know?
- In the Hebrew Bible, תמיד often describes the 'eternal flame' of the Tabernacle, which was required to burn continuously day and night.
- Some scholars believe תמיד actually originates from a contraction of the word תעמיד, which comes from the root meaning 'to stand'.
- In traditional Jewish liturgy, the word תמיד is used to describe the 'daily offering', emphasizing a constant and unwavering spiritual routine.
Examples in context
- זה לא תמיד קל.It isn't always easy.This sentence shows how to use תמיד to negate a quality.Tatoeba #5121644 by fekundulo, translation #5022972 by Lindoula
- זה תמיד היה כך.That's the way it always was.This sentence demonstrates the use of תמיד with a past tense verb.Tatoeba #1985045 by fekundulo, translation #2051981 by AlanF_US
- זה לא תמיד קיץ.It isn't always summer.This sentence shows the use of תמיד in a different context regarding seasons.Tatoeba #5467082 by fekundulo, translation #66087 by CM
- אני תמיד משתדל להיות נחמד כלפי אחרים.I always try to be kind to others.
- אורי תמיד עם איזה נערה בכיתה.Uri is always with some girl from his class.
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Example conversation
Noa and Daniel are talking about a local bakery.
- נועה Noaהלחם שם תמיד טרי.haleb sham tamid tari.The bread there is always fresh.
- דניאל Danielנכון, אני תמיד קונה שם.nachon, ani tamid kone sham.True, I always buy there.
- נועה Noaהם תמיד נחמדים מאוד.hem tamid nechimim me'od.They are always very kind.
- דניאל Danielזה נכון, הם מצוינים.ze nachon, hem metzuyanim.That is true, they are excellent.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries תמיד, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
