אני לומד עברית
ani lomed ivrit
אני לומד עברית (ani lomed ivrit) is the Hebrew phrase for "I am learning Hebrew".
This phrase is a statement used to tell someone that you are currently studying the Hebrew language.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down literally as אני (I) לומד (learn/am learning) and עברית (Hebrew).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb used for "to learn" (ללמוד) is expressed in the present tense. For a male subject, the form is לומד (lomed). A female speaker must use the feminine form לומדת (lomedet) instead of the masculine form לומד (lomed).
How do you pronounce it?
ani lomed ivrit
Did you know?
- The Hebrew alphabet used in עברית features two distinct scripts: a square print version for books and a cursive version for handwriting that looks entirely different.
- While עברית refers to the language, the root of the word is related to the verb 'to cross over', which historically referred to the people who came from 'across the river'.
- In modern Israel, it is common to drop the word אני ('I') and simply say לומד עברית because the verb's form already tells the listener who is speaking.
Examples in context
- אני לומד עברית באוניברסיטה.I am learning Hebrew at the university.
- אני לומד עברית בזמני הפנוי, כשאני רוצה לשפר את השפה שלי.I am learning Hebrew in my free time when I want to improve my language.
- אני לומד עברית בבית ספר.ani lomed ivrit be'veit sefer.I am learning Hebrew at school.
- אני לומד עברית לבד.ani lomed ivrit levad.I am learning Hebrew by myself.
- אני לומד עברית כי אני אוהב את השפה.ani lomed ivrit ki ani ohev et ha'safa.I am learning Hebrew because I love the language.
Example conversation
Two people meet for the first time at a cafe.
- עגור Adiשלום איתי, נעים להכיר.Shalom Itay, na'im lehakir.Hello Itay, nice to meet you.
- איתי Itayנעים להכיר גם אותך, עגור.Na'im lehakir gam otakh, Agur.Nice to meet you too, Agur.
- עגור Adiאני לומד עברית עכשיו.Ani lomed Ivrit akhshav.I am learning Hebrew now.
- איתי Itayזה נהדר! בהצלחה.Ze nehedar! Be-hatzlacha.That is great! Good luck.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אני, עברית, CC BY-SA 4.0.
