אני צריך עזרה
Ani tsarikh ezra
The English phrase "I need help" is expressed in Hebrew as אני צריך עזרה (Ani tsarikh ezra).
This phrase is used to express that you require assistance from someone else.
What does it mean word for word?
The word צריך (tsarikh) literally means "needing" or "necessary".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the verb changes based on the gender of the speaker. A male speaker uses the masculine form אני צריך עזרה, whereas a female speaker must use the feminine form אני צריכה עזרה.
How do you pronounce it?
Ani tsarikh ezra
Did you know?
- The word עזרה (ezra), meaning 'help', shares a common root with the Arabic word for 'excuse' or 'pardon', عُذْر (uzr). This suggests that, historically, the concept of assistance was linked to providing a justification or an excuse for someone.
- While אני צריך עזרה is the direct translation, Israelis often use the phrase אפשר עזרה? which literally means 'Is help possible?'
- In a religious or formal context, a person might use the word סיוע (siyu'a) instead of עזרה to request assistance, which sounds more professional or official.
Examples in context
- אני צריך עזרה.I need help.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase אני צריך עזרה.Tatoeba #1399011 by MrShoval, translation #582309 by CM
- אני זקוק לעזרה בבקשהI need help, please.
- אני צריך עזרה בבית הספר.Ani tzarich ezra be'veit hasefer.I need help at school.
Example conversation
Daniel is struggling to move a heavy table in the room.
- דניאל Danielנועה, אני צריך עזרה עם השולחן.Noa, ani tsarich ezra im hashulchan.Noa, I need help with the table.
- נועה Noaבטח, אני באה לעזור לך.Betach, ani ba'a la'azor lecha.Sure, I'm coming to help you.
- דניאל Danielתודה רבה, זה כבד מאוד.Toda raba, ze kaved me'od.Thank you very much, it's very heavy.
- נועה Noaבוא נזיז אותו יחד.Bo naziz oto yachad.Let's move it together.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אני, עזרה, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
