הנסיכה שלי
ha-nesikha sheli
The Hebrew phrase for "my princess" is הנסיכה שלי (ha-nesikha sheli).
הנסיכה שלי is an affectionate term. It can be used to refer to a daughter or to a female romantic partner.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the definite noun ha-nesikha (the princess) followed by the possessive pronoun sheli (mine).
How do you pronounce it?
ha-nesikha sheli
Did you know?
- Depending on the social circle, using הנסיכה שלי sarcastically can imply that a woman is being high-maintenance or overly demanding.
- While הנסיכה שלי is sweet, Hebrew speakers often use the word ממתק meaning 'candy' or שוקולד meaning 'chocolate' as similar pet names for a loved one.
- The root of the word נסיכה (princess) is related to the concept of 'elevation' or 'rising', reflecting the idea of someone of high standing or high birth.
Examples in context
- את הנסיכה שלי.You're my princess.This sentence is useful for stating that someone is הנסיכה שלי.Tatoeba #6036769 by fekundulo, translation #544700 by CM
- היא הנסיכה הייחודית שלי.She is my unique princess.
- הנסיכה שלי כבר גדלה.ha-nesicha sheli kvar gadla.My princess has already grown up.
Example conversation
Noam is giving a small gift to Maya.
- נועם Noamזה בשבילך, הנסיכה שלי.ze bishvilech, ha-nesicha sheli.This is for you, my princess.
- מאיה Mayaתודה רבה, נועם.toda raba, Noam.Thank you very much, Noam.
- נועם Noamאת תמיד נראית כמו נסיכה.at tamid nira'at kmo nesicha.You always look like a princess.
- מאיה Mayaאתה כל כך מתוק.ata kol kach matuk.You are so sweet.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
