די
dái
The English phrase "enough" can be expressed in Hebrew using די (dái) or מספיק.
Meaning: sufficient (det)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| די | dái | |
| מספיק | maspík | /masˈpik/ (Modern Israeli) |
The term די is used as a determiner meaning "sufficient" or as an adverb meaning "quite" or "fairly" when placed before an adjective. The word מספיק can function as a determiner meaning "enough" or as a verb meaning "it is enough" or "it suffices".
Which one should you use?
While both words can mean "enough", די is an invariable particle often used as a determiner, whereas מספיק can also serve as a verb to state that something is sufficient.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As a determiner, די is an invariable particle and does not change based on gender or number. The word מספיק can also function as a verb, such as in the phrase זה מספיק (that is enough).
How do you pronounce it?
dái
Did you know?
- In modern slang, די can be used as an expression of disbelief or shock, similar to saying 'no way' or 'stop it' in English.
- When used to mean 'stop', the word די is frequently paired with the word כבר to add emphasis, creating the phrase די כבר, which translates to 'enough already'.
- If you want to say 'stop it' or 'that is quite enough' in an assertive way, you can simply shout די! as an interjection.
Examples in context
- יש לנו די זמן.We have enough time.This sentence shows how to use די to indicate a sufficient amount of time.Tatoeba #1704995 by MrShoval, translation #263985 by CK
- יש לנו די כסף.We have enough money.This sentence shows how to use די to indicate a sufficient amount of money.Tatoeba #1894699 by MrShoval, translation #1894170 by Spamster
- אין לי די זמן.I don't have enough time.This sentence shows how to use די in a negative sentence to express a lack of sufficient time.Tatoeba #3688805 by Eldad, translation #3405459 by CK
- כן, די.Yes, it's enough.
- כן, יש מספיק מנות.Yes, there are enough servings.
- לא תודה, זה מספיק.No, thanks. It's enough.
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Example conversation
Agur and Daniel are preparing food for guests.
- עגור Adiיש לנו די אוכל למסיבה?Yesh lanu dai okhel la-mesiba?Do we have enough food for the party?
- דניאל Danielכן, קניתי המון דברים.Ken, kaniti hamon dvarim.Yes, I bought a lot of things.
- עגור Adiאני חושבת שיש די שתייה קלה.Ani khoshevet she-yesh dai shtiya kala.I think there is enough soft drink.
- דניאל Danielמצוין, אז אנחנו מוכנים.Metzuyan, az anakhnu mukhanim.Great, then we are ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “enough” translations and entries די, מספיק, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
