לעזוב
la'azov
The English phrase 'leave' is translated into Hebrew as לעזוב (la'azov).
The verb לעזוב is an intransitive verb used to mean departing from a place.
Meaning: to depart (intransitive) (verb)
Which one should you use?
Use לעזוב when you mean departing a location. If you are talking about leaving an object behind, you would typically use a different verb structure or the verb להשאיר.
How does it change in a sentence?
לעזוב is the infinitive form 'to leave'. The present tense masculine singular form is עוזב (leaving), and the past tense first-person singular form is עזבתי (I left).
How do you pronounce it?
la'azov
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew slang, the word עזוב is often used as an interjection meaning 'forget it' or 'never mind', similar to how one might say 'leave it' in English.
- Unlike English, where 'leave' can be used as a noun meaning 'time off' (such as 'sick leave'), Hebrew uses entirely different words like חופשה or היתר for this concept.
- The root of the verb, ע-ז-ב, is also found in the word עזוב which can mean 'abandoned' or 'forsaken' in certain literary contexts.
Examples in context
- הוא נתן לו לעזוב.He let him leave.This sentence shows how to use לעזוב when someone allows another person to depart.Tatoeba #2222825 by fekundulo, translation #12233560 by Miktsoanit
- תום אמר לי לעזוב.Tom told me to leave.This sentence shows how to use לעזוב when someone is instructed to depart.Tatoeba #5558090 by fekundulo, translation #5262881 by CK
- אני אומר לך לעזוב.I'm telling you to leave.This sentence shows how to use לעזוב when telling someone to depart.Tatoeba #4683597 by fekundulo, translation #2545273 by CK
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Example conversation
Two friends are deciding when to head home from a party.
- איתי Itayמתי את רוצה לעזוב?Matai at rotza la'azov?When do you want to leave?
- עגור Adiאני חושבת שבעוד שעה.Ani choshevet she'od sha'a.I think in an hour.
- איתי Itayאני כבר עייף, בואי נלך לעזוב עכשיו.Ani kvar ayef, bo'i nelech la'azov achshav.I'm already tired, let's leave now.
- עגור Adiבסדר, איתי, בוא נלך.Beseder, Itai, bo nelech.Okay, Itai, let's go.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
