אני גוער בך
ani go'er bakha
The English phrase "I rebuke you" is translated into Hebrew as אני גוער בך (ani go'er bakha).
This phrase is used as a formal or religious expression to strongly criticize someone or to cast out an evil influence.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form אני גוער בך (ani go'er bakha) is used when a male speaker is addressing a male listener. If the speaker is female addressing a male listener, use אני גוערת בך (ani go'eret bakha).
How do you pronounce it?
ani go'er bakha
Did you know?
- If you used the phrase אני גוער בך in a modern cafe or office, Israelis would likely think you were performing a theatrical joke or biblical roleplay.
- A person who uses this kind of heavy, lecturing language in modern Israel might be labeled as מטיף (matif), which carries a connotation of someone who is preaching or lecturing others.
- While גוער is used for rebuking, the specific act of casting out a demon in Jewish tradition is called גירוש, a word that literally means 'to expel' or 'to drive away'.
Examples in context
- אני גוער בך על המעשים שלך.ani go'er becha al hama'asim shelcha.I rebuke you for your actions.
- אני גוער בך על השקרים הללו.ani go'er becha al hashekarim halalu.I rebuke you for these lies.
- אני גוער בך על חוסר הכבוד שלך.ani go'er becha al choser hachavod shelcha.I rebuke you for your lack of respect.
Example conversation
A formal confrontation between a mentor and a student.
- עגור Adiנועם, מעשיך אינם ראויים.Noam, ma'asecha einam ra'uyim.Noam, your actions are not appropriate.
- נועם Noamאני רק ניסיתי לעזור.Ani rak nisiti la'azor.I was only trying to help.
- עגור Adiאני גוער בך על השקרים שלך.Ani go'er bach al hashkarim shelcha.I rebuke you for your lies.
- נועם Noamאני מבקש סליחה, עגור.Ani mevakesh slicha, Agur.I ask for forgiveness, Agur.
