מתגעגע אליך
mitga'age'a elecha
To say "miss you" in Hebrew, use מתגעגע אליך (mitga'age'a elecha).
This phrase is used to express that you feel sadness because someone is not currently with you.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb part, מתגעגע, is derived from a root meaning to long for or yearn for someone or something.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Israel, the phrase התגעגעתי עליך may be used instead of התגעגעתי אלייך.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the verb changes depending on who is speaking and who is being addressed. A male speaker addressing a male listener uses מתגעגע אליך. A female speaker addressing a male listener uses the feminine form מתגעגעת אליך. If a group of people is saying "we miss you", the verb changes to the plural form מתגעגעים אליך.
How do you pronounce it?
mitga'age'a elecha
Did you know?
- The root of מתגעגע is not found in Biblical Hebrew, meaning this specific way of expressing 'missing' someone evolved in the modern era.
- In Hebrew, you do not miss a person directly, but rather you are 'longing towards' them, as shown by the preposition אל in אליך.
- In Hebrew, the same root is used to describe the feeling of 'nostalgia', making the word for 'missing you' and 'missing the old days' closely linked.
Examples in context
- אני די מתגעגע אליך.I kind of miss you.This sentence shows how to use מתגעגע אליך to say you kind of miss someone.Tatoeba #5474506 by fekundulo, translation #3911961 by CK
- אני מאד מתגעגע אליך.I miss you badly.This sentence shows how to use מתגעגע אליך to express missing someone badly.Tatoeba #2141349 by MrShoval, translation #18051 by Zifre
- אני מתגעגע אליך מאוד.I miss you very much.This sentence shows how to use מתגעגע אליך to express missing someone very much.Tatoeba #607226 by Eldad, translation #18053 by CK
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Example conversation
A phone call between two friends.
- איתי Itayהיי נועה, אני מתגעגע אליך.hay no'a, ani mitga'age'a elekh.Hi Noa, I miss you.
- נועה Noaגם אני מתגעגעת אליך, איתי.gam ani mitga'aga'at elekha, iti.I miss you too, Itay.
- איתי Itayמתי נתראה?matai nitra'e?When will we see each other?
- נועה Noaבשבוע הבא בטח.bashavua haba betakh.Probably next week.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
