צא
tse
The Hebrew phrase for "get out" is צא (tse).
The word is used as an intransitive command to tell someone to leave or exit.
Meaning: commanding a person to leave (intj)
Which one should you use?
The form צא is the intransitive version used for the act of exiting. If you want to say "get [something] out" (a transitive action), you would use הוצא instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form צא is masculine singular. When commanding a woman to get out, use the feminine singular form צאי. When commanding a group of people, use the plural form צאו.
How do you pronounce it?
tse
Did you know?
- While צא is a harsh command to leave, the related noun יציאה is used to describe a romantic date.
- The root of צא is the same one used to describe the 'Exodus' of the Israelites from Egypt, the defining event of Jewish history.
- Using צא in a social setting is often perceived as significantly more blunt and aggressive than the English 'get out'.
Examples in context
- צא מחיי ואל תחזור.Get out of my life, and don't come back.This sentence uses צא to show a person leaving a life and not returning.Tatoeba #2034413 by Eldad, translation #2887500 by AlanF_US
- צא מכאן.Get out of here.This sentence uses צא to command someone to leave a specific location.Tatoeba #1854931 by MrShoval, translation #62081 by CK
- צא, תום.Get out, Tom.This sentence uses צא as a direct command to a specific person.Tatoeba #13193906 by fekundulo, translation #10465496 by CK
- 22 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maya is angry with Daniel in her room.
- מאיה Mayaאני לא רוצה לדבר איתך.Ani lo rotze ledaber itcha.I don't want to talk to you.
- דניאל Danielבבקשה, רק רגע אחד.Bevakasha, rak rega echad.Please, just one moment.
- מאיה Mayaצא מהחדר עכשיו!Tze me-hachader achshav!Get out of the room now!
- דניאל Danielבסדר, אני הולך.Beseder, ani holech.Fine, I'm leaving.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
