להמיר
lehamir
To convert (transforming something into another form, substance, state or product) in Hebrew is להמיר (lehamir).
The verb להמיר is used when you transform something from one state, substance or product into another, such as converting currencies or changing a state of being. The word להפוך has a broader meaning and can be used to signify transformation or change in various contexts.
Meaning: transform (something) into another form, substance, state, or product (verb)
Which one should you use?
The verb להמיר (lehamir) is used for the action of transforming substances, states or currencies.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form להמיר (lehamir) is used to express the action of converting.
How do you pronounce it?
lehamir
Did you know?
- The Hebrew language uses the concept of 'conversion' in the phrase המרת מקום (hamarat makom), which literally means 'converting place' but is used to describe moving or relocating.
- The root of להמיר (H-M-R) is linked to the concept of substitution, which is why it is the perfect word for 'converting' one currency into another, as you are essentially substituting one value for another.
- In modern Hebrew, להמיר is the standard term used for the digital 'conversion' of file formats, such as changing a document from 'Word' to 'PDF'.
Examples in context
- היא אהבה גברים שמנים, אז היא החליטה להמיר את דתה לבודהיזם.She loved fat men, so she decided to convert to Buddhism.This sentence shows the use of להמיר in the context of changing one's religion.Tatoeba #5242976 by fekundulo, translation #487937 by MUIRIEL
- אתה מתכנן להפוך את החלום שלך למציאותYou plan to turn your dream into reality.
- אני רוצה להמיר את הכסף שלי לדולרים.ani rotze lehamir et hakesef sheli ledolarim.I want to convert my money into dollars.
- אי אפשר להמיר את הקובץ הזה ל-PDF.ei efshar lehamir et hakovetz haze le-PDF.It is impossible to convert this file to PDF.
Example conversation
Rotem and Daniel are at a currency exchange office.
- רוטם Rotemדניאל, עזרת לי להמיר את הכסף?Daniel, azarta li lehamir et ha-kesef?Daniel, did you help me convert the money?
- דניאל Danielכן, כבר המרתי את הכל.Ken, kvar hamarti et hakol.Yes, I already converted everything.
- רוטם Rotemתודה, זה יעזור לנו מאוד.Toda, ze ya'azor lanu me'od.Thanks, this will help us a lot.
- דניאל Danielאין בעיה, בוא נלך.Ein be'aya, bo nelech.No problem, let's go.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
