אני פה
ani po
The English phrase "I am here" is translated into Hebrew as אני פה (ani po).
This phrase is used to state that one is present in a specific location.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "I here", as Hebrew does not use a copula (the verb "to be") in the present tense.
How do you pronounce it?
ani po
Did you know?
- While אני פה means 'I am here', the word פה also means 'mouth' in a different context in Hebrew.
- In some modern Israeli contexts, אני פה is used figuratively to mean 'I am available' or 'I am listening', even if the person is not physically present.
- The word פה is a linguistic relative of the word for 'mouth' in several other languages, such as the Arabic فَم and the Akkadian pûm.
Examples in context
- היי, אני כאן לפגישת העבודה.Hi, I am here for the job interview.
- אני כאן, לאחר שבוע קשה בעבודה. מה עשית היום?I am here after a tough week at work. What did you do today?
- אני פה בפארק. בא לשבת איתי?I am here at the park. Do you want to join me?
- אל תדאג, אני פה.Al tidag, ani po.Don't worry, I am here.
- אני פה בבית.Ani po babayit.I am here at home.
Example conversation
Rotem is hiding during a game of hide and seek.
- איתי Itayרוטם, איפה את?Rotem, eifo at?Rotem, where are you?
- רוטם Rotemאני פה!Ani po!I am here!
- איתי Itayמצאתי אותך!Matsati otach!I found you!
- רוטם Rotemזה היה קל מדי.Ze haya kal midai.That was too easy.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אני, פה, CC BY-SA 4.0.
