ו
ve
The Hebrew word for "and" is ו (ve), a conjunction used to connect similar words or phrases.
Meaning: used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera (conj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The conjunction is a prefix attached directly to the following word rather than being a standalone word.
How do you pronounce it?
ve
Did you know?
- When ו is used as a conjunction, it is called a 'vav consecutive'. In Biblical Hebrew, this prefix can actually flip the tense of a verb from past to future or vice versa.
- In ancient texts, the ו prefix is sometimes used to create a 'waw-continuative' chain, where every sentence starts with 'and' to create a sense of unfolding narrative, regardless of logical connection.
- The letter ו is not just a conjunction but also a full consonant. In many words it functions as a 'v' or 'w' sound rather than meaning 'and'.
Examples in context
- אני רץ, רץ ורץ.I'm running and running.This sentence shows how to use ו to connect repetitive verbs.Tatoeba #1389328 by MrShoval, translation #3486411 by AlanF_US
- קח ספר וקרא בו!Take a book and read it.This sentence demonstrates using ו to connect two different verbs in a command.Tatoeba #1414274 by MrShoval, translation #1803 by CK
- לך ותראה מי זה.Go and see who it is.This sentence shows how ו connects two actions in a single instruction.Tatoeba #2079097 by nava, translation #276272 by CK
- אני לומד עברית וְגם אנגלית.I am learning Hebrew and also English.
- כתבתי הודעה ושלחתי לחברים.I wrote a message and sent it to my friends.
- 5436 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Noam and Rotem are deciding what to buy at the store.
- נועם Noamבואי נקנה תפוחים ובננות.bo'i nikne tapuchim u-bananot.Let's buy apples and bananas.
- רוטם Rotemאני רוצה גם חלב וגבינה.ani rotze gam chalav ve-gevina.I also want milk and cheese.
- נועם Noamזה נשמע מצוין וטעים.ze nishma metzuyan ve-ta'im.That sounds great and tasty.
- רוטם Rotemבוא נלך ונקנה אותם.bo nelech ve-nikne otam.Let's go and buy them.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
