אני לומד
ani lomed
In Hebrew, "I am learning" is expressed as אני לומד (ani lomed).
This phrase is used to state that you are currently in the process of acquiring a new skill or knowledge.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of אני, which literally means "I" and לומד, which means "learning" or "studies".
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb לומד (lomed) functions as both the present tense "learns" and the continuous "is learning". You must also change the phrase based on your own gender: use אני לומד if you are male and אני לומדת if you are female.
How do you pronounce it?
ani lomed
Did you know?
- Because Hebrew is a gendered language, if a mixed group says 'we are learning', they must use the masculine form אנחנו לומדים even if women are present.
- While לומד means 'learning', in a religious context it often refers specifically to the lifelong study of the Torah, regardless of whether the person is in a formal school.
- The root of לומד is also found in the word תלמיד, which means 'student'. In Hebrew, the person who teaches and the person who learns are linked by the same linguistic core.
Examples in context
- אני לומדת את השפה בעצמי.I am learning the language by myself.This sentence is useful for describing how you are learning a language by yourself.Tatoeba #2021622 by Eldad, translation #8417414 by Ergulis
- אני לומד סינית.I am learning Chinese.This sentence is useful for stating the specific language you are learning.Tatoeba #2116401 by Eldad, translation #1661129 by Amastan
- אני לומד שבדית.I am learning Swedish.Tatoeba #5797816 by fekundulo, translation #8386813 by Adelpa
- כֵּן, אֲנִי לוֹמֵד עִבְרִית.Yes, I am learning Hebrew.
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Example conversation
Noa and Ido are talking about their hobbies.
- נועה Noaמה אתה עושה בזמנך הפנוי, עידו?Ma ata ose bizmancha hapanui, Ido?What do you do in your free time, Ido?
- עידו Idoאני לומד נגינה בגיטרה.Ani lomed negina begitara.I am learning to play the guitar.
- נועה Noaזה נשמע נהדר!Ze nishmaa nehedar!That sounds great!
- עידו Idoתודה, זה מאוד מהנה.Toda, ze meod mehane.Thanks, it is very enjoyable.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
