להירפא
leherape
The phrase 'be healed' in Hebrew is translated as להירפא (leherape).
This phrase is used to describe the process of recovering from an illness or an injury and returning to a state of health.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form להירפא is the infinitive of the verb, used to express the concept of 'to be healed'.
How do you pronounce it?
leherape
Did you know?
- The root of להירפא is connected to the concept of 'repairing' or 'mending' something that is broken. In Hebrew, healing a person and repairing an object often share the same conceptual linguistic foundation.
- In many Jewish contexts, instead of just saying someone will 'be healed', people often use the phrase רפואה שלמה, which means 'a complete healing'. This is used as a formal blessing for anyone suffering from an ailment.
- In Hebrew, the root for להירפא is also used in the word רפאל (Raphael), the archangel whose name literally means 'God heals'.
Examples in context
- מקווה שתתרפא במהירות.I hope you heal quickly.
Example conversation
Maya and Itai are talking about Itai's recovery from a broken leg.
- מאיה Mayaאיך הרגל שלך מרגישה היום, איתי?Eich haregel shelcha margisha hayom, Itai?How does your leg feel today, Itai?
- איתי Itayהיא עדיין כואבת, אבל אני רוצה להירפא.Hi adayin koevet, aval ani rotse lehirape.It still hurts, but I want to be healed.
- מאיה Mayaאתה צריך לנוח הרבה כדי להחלים.Ata tsarich lanuach harbe kedei lehachlim.You need to rest a lot in order to recover.
- איתי Itayאת צודקת, אני אשמע לרופא.At tsodeket, ani eshma la-rofe.You are right, I will listen to the doctor.
