אני אוהב את ישראל
Ani ohev et yisrael
To say "I love israel" in Hebrew, use אני אוהב את ישראל (Ani ohev et yisrael).
This phrase is used to express a strong feeling of affection or admiration for the country of Israel.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down literally as אני (I) אוהב (love) את ([direct object marker]) ישראל (Israel).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb changes based on the gender of the person speaking. If the speaker is female, use אני אוהבת את ישראל instead of the masculine version. In the masculine form, the verb is אוהב, while the feminine form is אוהבת.
How do you pronounce it?
Ani ohev et yisrael
Did you know?
- The name ישראל comes from a biblical event where Jacob was renamed after wrestling with an angel, meaning he had 'striven with God'.
- In modern Hebrew, the root of the word אוהב ('love') is also used to describe a 'lover' or a 'fan' of a particular hobby, sport or art form.
- The Hebrew language often omits the pronoun אני ('I') because the verb אוהב already contains the subject in its conjugation.
Examples in context
- אני אוהב את ישראל מאוד!I love Israel very much!
- אני מאוהבת בישראל כי יש לה רוח ייחודית!I'm in love with Israel because it has a unique spirit!
- ישראל היא התשוקה שלי, אני פשוט אוהבת אותה!Israel is my passion, I simply love it!
- אני אוהב את ישראל מאוד.ani ohev et yisrael me'od.I love Israel very much.
- אני אוהב את ישראל בכל ליבי.ani ohev et yisrael be-kol libi.I love Israel with all my heart.
- אני אוהב את ישראל וכל תושביה.ani ohev et yisrael ve-kol toshaveha.I love Israel and all its inhabitants.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their favorite places to visit.
- עגור Adiלמה אתה רוצה לחזור לשם?Lama ata rotze lachzor lasham?Why do you want to go back there?
- נועם Noamכי אני אוהב את ישראל.Ki ani ohev et Yisrael.Because I love Israel.
- עגור Adiגם אני אוהבת את המדינה הזאת.Gam ani ohevet et hamedina hazot.I love this country too.
- נועם Noamזה באמת מקום מיוחד.Ze be'emet makom meyuchad.It really is a special place.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אני, את, ישראל, CC BY-SA 4.0.
