אחים
achim
The Hebrew word for "brothers" is אחים (achim).
אחים is used to refer to male siblings or to a group of siblings of mixed genders.
Which one should you use?
While אחים can be used for a mixed-gender group of siblings, the specific word for sisters is אחיות.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of אחים is אח.
How do you pronounce it?
achim
Did you know?
- In religious contexts, the word אחים is used to refer to the entire community of the Jewish people, regardless of actual blood relation.
- The word אח can be used as a slang term of endearment or a way to address a peer, similar to 'bro' or 'dude' in English.
- Ancient Hebrew used the word אח to describe not just a sibling, but any close companion or associate.
Examples in context
- יש לי שני אחים.I have two brothers.This sentence is useful for stating how many אחים you have.Tatoeba #574239 by Eldad, translation #249765 by CK
- יש לי ארבעה אחים.I have four brothers.Tatoeba #1366369 by MrShoval, translation #2673588 by Joseph
- יש לו שלושה אחים.He has three brothers.This sentence is useful for stating how many אחים someone else has.Tatoeba #1711687 by MrShoval, translation #284807 by CK
- 41 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maya and Noam are talking about their families at a cafe.
- מאיה Mayaיש לך אחים?yesh lekha achim?Do you have brothers?
- נועם Noamכן, יש לי שני אחים.ken, yesh li shnei achim.Yes, I have two brothers.
- מאיה Mayaהם גדולים ממך?hem gdolim mimekha?Are they older than you?
- נועם Noamלא, הם קטנים ממני.lo, hem ktanim mimeni.No, they are younger than me.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
