מלכי
malki
The Hebrew phrase for "my king" is מלכי (malki).
This phrase is used to address or refer to one's own king.
Which one should you use?
The formal way to say 'my king' is מַלְכִּי, while the informal way to say 'my king' is הַמֶּלֶךְ שֶׁלִּי.
How do you pronounce it?
malki
Did you know?
- In modern Israel, calling someone המלך שלי (my king) is often used as slang to describe a 'legend' or someone who has done a huge favor.
- In the Hebrew Bible, the term מלכי appears in the Song of Songs, where it is used by a lover rather than a subject.
- In certain poetic Hebrew songs, the phrase מלכי is used as a metaphor for a divine being rather than a human monarch.
Examples in context
- אֲנִי אֹהֵב אֶת מַלְכִּי.I love my king.
- תַּגִּיד לִי, הַמֶּלֶךְ שֶׁלִּי, מָה עָשִׂית הַיוֹם?Tell me, my king, what did you do today?
- הִיא אוֹהֶבֶת לִרְאוֹת אֶת הַמֶּלֶךְ שֶׁלִּי.She enjoys seeing my king.
- מַלְכִּי הַחָכָם.My wise king.
Example conversation
A loyal subject reports to the ruler in the palace.
- עידו Idoשלום לך, מלכי.shalom lecha, malki.Greetings to you, my king.
- עגור Adiבוא פנימה, עידו.bo pnima, Ido.Come inside, Ido.
- עידו Idoהאם יש פקודה למלכי?ha'im yesh pkuda lemalki?Is there an order for my king?
- עגור Adiכן, תקשיב טוב.ken, takshiv tov.Yes, listen carefully.
