מלכתי
malkati
The Hebrew phrase for "my queen" is מלכתי (malkati).
מלכתי is an affectionate term used to address a woman who is loved deeply.
What does it mean word for word?
This word is composed of the root for "queen" (מלכה) and the first-person singular possessive suffix -i (י).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form מלכתי is the possessive form of malka (queen) used specifically for the first-person singular "my".
How do you pronounce it?
malkati
Did you know?
- In certain religious or liturgical Hebrew contexts, the concept of a 'queen' is often used metaphorically to describe the 'Shekhinah', which is the feminine aspect of the Divine presence.
- Hebrew uses the same root מ-ל-ך for both 'king' (מלך) and 'queen' (מלכה), reflecting a linguistic symmetry that emphasizes the shared nature of sovereignty.
- In modern Israeli slang, calling a woman מלכה is a way to say 'you rock' or 'queen' to celebrate an achievement, which can be used even between platonic friends.
Examples in context
- אהובתי, את הגבירה שליMy beloved, you are my queen.
- את מלכתי.at malkhati.You are my queen.
- אני אוהב אותך, מלכתי.ani ohev otakh, malkhati.I love you, my queen.
- תמיד תהיי מלכתי.tamid tihyi malkhati.You will always be my queen.
Example conversation
Noam and Rotem are having a romantic dinner at home.
- נועם Noamאת הכי יפה בעולם, מלכתי.at hachi yafa ba'olam, malkhati.You are the most beautiful in the world, my queen.
- רוטם Rotemתודה לך, נועם.toda lekha, Noam.Thank you, Noam.
- נועם Noamאני כל כך אוהב אותך.ani kol kakh ohev otakh.I love you so much.
- רוטם Rotemגם אני אוהבת אותך.gam ani ohevet otkha.I love you too.
