הנבחר
hanivchar
The Hebrew phrase for "chosen one" is הנבחר (hanivchar).
This phrase refers to a person singled out by fate or a higher power to fulfill a special destiny.
What does it mean word for word?
The word הנבחר is a passive participle meaning "the one who has been chosen". The word includes the definite article ה (the) as a prefix to the participle.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes based on gender and number. The feminine form is הנבחרת, the masculine plural form is הנבחרים and the feminine plural form is הנבחרות.
How do you pronounce it?
hanivchar
Did you know?
- If you refer to a sports team as הנבחרת, you are not talking about a 'chosen woman', but rather the 'national team'.
- The word can be used ironically in Hebrew slang to describe someone who is being treated as 'special' or 'spoiled' by their peers.
- The root of הנבחר is the same as the word for 'election' in a political sense, בחירות. In Hebrew, choosing a savior and choosing a prime minister use the same linguistic root.
Examples in context
- הוא הנבחר למשימה הקשה.Hu ha-nivchar la-mesima ha-kasha.He is the chosen one for the difficult mission.
- הנבחר יציל את העולם.Ha-nivchar yatzil et ha-olam.The chosen one will save the world.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a fantasy movie.
- עידו Idoמי לדעתך הוא הנבחר בסרט?Mi le-da'at-cha hu hanivchar ba-seret?Who do you think is the chosen one in the movie?
- עגור Adiאני חושבת שהגיבור הוא הנבחר.Ani choshevet she-hageviur hu hanivchar.I think the hero is the chosen one.
- עידו Idoזה היה צפוי מדי, לא?Ze haya tzapui midai, lo?That was too predictable, wasn't it?
- עגור Adiאולי, אבל זה עדיין מרגש.Ulai, aval ze adayin meragesh.Maybe, but it's still exciting.
