אני מבין
ani mevin
The Hebrew phrase for "I understand" is אני מבין (ani mevin).
This phrase is used to show that you comprehend a piece of information or a situation. While אני מבין is used for comprehending information, if you want to say 'I empathize' or 'I feel for you', Hebrew speakers often use אני מבין אותך (I understand you) to convey empathy.
Which one should you use?
To say 'I understood' (as in, 'I got it' or 'I understood what you just said'), use the past tense form הבנתי.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb מבין changes its ending based on the gender of the speaker. A female speaker should use the feminine form אני מבינה instead of the masculine אני מבין. A group of only female speakers saying 'we understand' would use אנחנו מבינות.
How do you pronounce it?
ani mevin
Did you know?
- The root of מבין is the same as the word for 'between', meaning that to understand something is etymologically to find the 'middle' or the distinction between things.
- In Israeli slang, instead of using the formal אני מבין, people often just say סבבה (sababa) to signal that they have understood and accepted a suggestion.
- If you want to say you 'understand' a joke's subtext, you might use the word קלטתי (kalatti), which literally means 'I was received' or 'I was caught', as if the meaning hit you.
Examples in context
- אני מבין את זה.I understand this.This example shows how to use אני מבין to say you understand a specific thing.Tatoeba #6080994 by fekundulo, translation #2247434 by CK
- אני מבין את שפתך.I understand your language.This example shows how to use אני מבין to express understanding of a language.Tatoeba #3833845 by Eldad, translation #895979 by pauldhunt
- אני מבין את דאגתך.I understand your concerns.This example shows how to use אני מבין to express understanding of concerns.Tatoeba #4738746 by fekundulo, translation #2361762 by CK
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Example conversation
Daniel and Rotem are discussing the details of a plan.
- דניאל Danielאנחנו צריכים לצאת מוקדם מחר.Anachnu tzrichim latsat mukdam machar.We need to leave early tomorrow.
- רוטם Rotemאני מבין, אני אהיה מוכנה.Ani mevin, ani ehiye muchana.I understand, I will be ready.
- דניאל Danielהפגישה תתחיל בדיוק בשמונה.Hapgisha tatchil bidiyuk bishmona.The meeting will start exactly at eight.
- רוטם Rotemבסדר, זה ברור לגמרי.Beseder, ze barur gamri.Okay, that is completely clear.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
