How to Say "My Daughter" in Hebrew

הבת שלי

ha-bat sheli

The English phrase "my daughter" is translated into Hebrew as הבת שלי (ha-bat sheli).

The phrase is used to refer to a female child in relation to her parent.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase הבת שלי is composed of the definite article and noun ha-bat (the daughter) and the possessive pronoun sheli (of mine).

You may also use הַיַלְדָּה שֶׁלִּי, which literally means "the girl of mine".

ha-bat sheli

The phrase בת-אדם literally means 'daughter of man' but is the standard term for 'a human being'. This phrase applies equally to men and women.
In Hebrew, the word בת ('daughter') is used as a unit of age. To say a girl is seven years old, you say בת שבע, which literally translates to 'daughter of seven'.
In modern Hebrew slang, calling a woman בת שלי ('my daughter') can be a term of endearment or a condescending remark depending on the tone.

הבת שלי נרדמת מהר.
My daughter is fast asleep.
This sentence is useful for describing a daughter's sleeping habits using הבת שלי.
Tatoeba #1984386 by MrShoval, translation #251953 by CK
הבת שלי רוצה פסנתר.
My daughter wants a piano.
This sentence is useful for expressing a daughter's desire using הבת שלי.
Tatoeba #723571 by Eldad, translation #251958 by CK
הבת שלי היא טום-בוי.
My daughter is a tomboy.
This sentence is useful for describing a daughter's personality using הבת שלי.
Tatoeba #679741 by Eldad, translation #251951 by CK
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Two parents are talking about their children at a park.

עידו Ido

הבת שלי אוהבת לשחק בחוץ.
haBat sheli ohevet lesakhek bachutz.
My daughter loves to play outside.
מאיה Maya

גם הבת שלי מאוד אוהבת את הפארק הזה.
gam haBat sheli meod ohevet et haPark haze.
My daughter also loves this park very much.
עידו Ido

היא נראית שמחה מאוד היום.
hi nira'at smekha meod hayom.
She looks very happy today.
מאיה Maya

כן, היא ממש נהנית.
ken, hi mamash nehenet.
Yes, she is really enjoying herself.

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