אני אוהב
ani ohev
The Hebrew phrase for "I like" is אני אוהב (ani ohev).
The phrase is used to express that you enjoy or have a fondness for something or someone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must change to the feminine form אני אוהבת if the speaker is female. Additionally, when אני אוהב is followed by a specific noun (a definite object), you must include the particle את before the noun, forming אני אוהב את.
How do you pronounce it?
ani ohev
Did you know?
- The verb for 'to like' in אני אוהב is the exact same word used for 'to love', making the intensity of the phrase context-dependent.
- The word אני shares a common ancestor with the word 'I' in many other Semitic languages, tracing back to the Proto-Afroasiatic root *ʔanāku.
- When speaking casually, Israelis often drop the word for 'I' (אני) and simply say אוהב or אוהבת to convey that they like something.
Examples in context
- אני אוהב את זה.I like that.Tatoeba #2118362 by fekundulo, translation #1121357 by cntrational
- אני אוהב את הכל.I like everything.Tatoeba #6111803 by fekundulo, translation #4500088 by CK
- אני אוהב את אלה.I like these.Tatoeba #6112118 by fekundulo, translation #4500187 by CK
- אני אוהב את המוזיקהI like the music
- 585 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new restaurant in the city.
- עידו Idoאני אוהב את המסעדה הזאת.ani ohev et hamasa'ada hazot.I like this restaurant.
- עגור Adiבאמת? אני גם אוהבת אותה.be'emet? ani gam ohevet ota.Really? I like it too.
- עידו Idoהאוכל שלה פשוט מצוין.ha'okhel shela pashut metzuyan.Their food is simply excellent.
- עגור Adiנכון, וגם השירות נהדר.nakhon, vegam hashirut nehedar.True, and the service is great too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אני, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
