אני צריך
ani tsarikh
In Hebrew, "I need" is expressed as אני צריך (ani tsarikh).
This phrase is used to express that someone requires something or must do something.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form you use depends on your gender. A male speaker uses the masculine form אני צריך, while a female speaker must use the feminine form אני צריכה. When you specify that you need a specific, definite object, you must include the particle את after the verb. For example, use אני צריך את before the noun. If you use the formal form אני זקוק, you specify the requirement by adding a noun after the prefix ל-, forming אני זקוק ל-.
How do you pronounce it?
ani tsarikh
Did you know?
- The root of צריך is shared with the word for 'righteous' or 'just' in biblical contexts, linking the concept of 'need' with 'correctness'.
- The word אני follows an ancient lineage shared with many other Semitic languages, including the Arabic word 'ana' for 'I'.
- Hebrew lacks a single verb that functions exactly like the English 'to need' in all contexts, often alternating between the adjectives צריך and זקוק.
Examples in context
- אני צריך את זה.I need this.This example shows how to use אני צריך to express needing a specific thing.Tatoeba #5407340 by fekundulo, translation #253814 by CK
- אני צריך את שלי.I need mine.This example demonstrates using אני צריך to express needing something belonging to the speaker.Tatoeba #5997894 by fekundulo, translation #3330306 by CK
- אני צריך עוד זמן.I need more time.This example shows how to use אני צריך to express the need for more time.Tatoeba #1333177 by Eldad, translation #436863 by lukaszpp
- אני זקוק לעזרה עם התיק הכבד הזה.I need help with this heavy suitcase.
- אני זקוק למדריך טיולים.I need a tour guide.
- אני צריך לקנות מזון.I need to buy food.
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Example conversation
Noam and Rotem are at home in the kitchen.
- נועם Noamאני צריך משהו לאכול.ani tsarikh mashehu le'ekhol.I need something to eat.
- רוטם Rotemיש לחם במקרר.yesh lekhem ba'mikarer.There is bread in the fridge.
- נועם Noamרוטם, אני צריך גם חמאה.Rotem, ani tsarikh gam khame'a.Rotem, I need butter too.
- רוטם Rotemאני אכין לך כריך.ani akhin lekha kherikh.I will make you a sandwich.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אני, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
