נבחר
nivchar
The English phrase "chosen" is translated into Hebrew as נבחר (nivchar).
נבחר is used to describe someone or something that has been selected or picked out from a group of options.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form is נבחרה, and the plural form is נבחרו. To say "I was chosen," use נבחרתי. For the second person feminine singular, "you were chosen," use נבחרת.
How do you pronounce it?
nivchar
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew, the word נבחרת is used to refer to a national sports team, such as the national football team. While it literally means 'the chosen [group]', it functions as the standard word for 'national team'.
- The root of נבחר also creates the word בחירה, which means 'choice'. In Hebrew, most words are built from three-letter roots, allowing one concept like 'choosing' to branch into verbs, adjectives and nouns.
- The word נבחר is used in Hebrew media to describe 'elected' officials, as in someone who was 'chosen' by voters.
Examples in context
- היא נבחרה מבין הרבה תלמידים.She was chosen from among many students.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the word when referring to a female student.Tatoeba #3227798 by nava, translation #315633 by CK
- היות שרבים נקראים אך מעטים נבחרים.For many are called, but few are chosen.This sentence shows a common expression regarding being called versus being chosen.Tatoeba #10725436 by fekundulo, translation #2829174 by Hybrid
- רבים נקראים לפקודה אבל מעטים נבחרים.Many are called, but few are chosen.This sentence is another variation of the expression about being called versus being chosen.Tatoeba #6000522 by fekundulo, translation #2829210 by Hybrid
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Example conversation
Ido and Maya are discussing the winner of a photography contest.
- עידו Idoהאם הוא נבחר למקום הראשון?Ha'im hu nivchar lamakom harishon?Was he chosen for first place?
- מאיה Mayaכן, הוא נבחר על ידי השופטים.Ken, hu nivchar al yedey hashoftim.Yes, he was chosen by the judges.
- עידו Idoזה מצוין, הוא מאוד מוכשר.Ze metzuyan, hu meod mochshar.That's excellent, he is very talented.
- מאיה Mayaאני שמחה בשבילו.Ani s'mecha bishvilo.I am happy for him.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
