בוא הנה
bo hena
The Hebrew phrase for 'come here' is בוא הנה (bo hena).
בוא הנה is a command used to tell someone to move toward the speaker's current location.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the word בוא, which means 'come' and the word הנה, which means 'here'.
Which one should you use?
While בוא הנה is a standard way to say 'come here', בוא לפה is a more colloquial and sometimes more blunt way to say 'come to this place'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes to בואו הנה (bo'u hena) when addressing a group of males or a mixed group.
How do you pronounce it?
bo hena
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, the word הנה can be viewed as a relative of the Arabic word إِنَّ (ʔinna), which means 'indeed'.
- The word בוא is used not only for physical movement but also to express a desire for something to happen, similar to the English phrase 'come on' when encouraging someone.
- In very formal or biblical Hebrew, the root of בוא can also mean 'to enter', meaning 'come here' can overlap with the idea of entering a specific space.
Examples in context
- היי אתה! בוא הנה.Hey, you! Come here.This example shows how to use בוא הנה when calling out to someone.Tatoeba #4353464 by Eldad, translation #2592855 by WestofEden
- בוא הנה לפני השעה שבע.Come here before seven o'clock.This example demonstrates using בוא הנה with a specific time constraint.Tatoeba #789146 by Eldad, translation #72347 by CN
- בוא הנה. אני אראה לך משהו.Come here. I'll show you something.This example shows בוא הנה being used to get someone's attention so you can show them something.Tatoeba #2119502 by MrShoval, translation #1662029 by fanty
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Example conversation
Maya is calling Daniel to look at something on her computer.
- מאיה Mayaדניאל, בוא הנה רגע.Daniel, bo hane rega.Daniel, come here for a second.
- דניאל Danielמה קרה? אני כבר בא.Ma kara? Ani kvar ba.What happened? I'm coming.
- מאיה Mayaתראה את התמונה הזאת.Tireh et hatmuna hazot.Look at this picture.
- דניאל Danielוואו, זה נראה מדהים!Wow, ze nir'a madhim!Wow, it looks amazing!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries בוא הנה, הנה, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
