חיים חדשים
chayim chadashim
The Hebrew phrase for "new life" is חיים חדשים (chayim chadashim).
חיים חדשים refers to a fresh start or a different way of living following a major change.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun חיים, meaning life and the adjective חדשים, meaning new.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the noun חיים is a masculine plural noun in Hebrew, the adjective חדשים must also be in the masculine plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
chayim chadashim
Did you know?
- In Israel, the word חיים is also a common male given name, meaning a person can literally be named 'Life'.
- While חיים means 'life', the same root is used in the word חיה to mean 'animal', which literally translates to 'a living thing'.
- In Hebrew, the word for 'life' is conceptually plural, similar to how English uses 'waters' or 'goods' to imply a continuous or multifaceted state.
Examples in context
- הגרתי לחו"ל להתחיל חיים חדשים.I went abroad to start a new life.This sentence is useful for showing how to express moving abroad to start חיים חדשים.Tatoeba #4884742 by fekundulo, translation #4875183 by zvzuibqx
- דן התחיל חיים חדשים בלונדון.Dan began a new life in London.This sentence is useful for showing how someone can begin חיים חדשים in a specific location.Tatoeba #4030655 by Joseph, translation #4028513 by Amastan
- אני מאחל לך חיים חדשים מלאים בשמחהI wish you a new life filled with happiness
- אנחנו כל כך מתרגשים להתחיל חיים חדשים במאה ה-21!We are so excited to start a new life in the 21st century!
- אני רוצה להתחיל חיים חדשים כאן.ani rotza le-hat-khil khayim khadashim kan.I want to start a new life here.
Example conversation
Noa and Ido are talking about Noa moving to a new city.
- נועה Noaאני עומדת להתחיל חיים חדשים בעיר הזאת.ani omedet le-hat-khil khayim khadashim ba-ir ha-zot.I am about to start a new life in this city.
- עידו Idoזה נשמע מרגש מאוד, נועה.ze nishma merages me'od, Noa.That sounds very exciting, Noa.
- נועה Noaכן, אני מאוד מצפה לזה.ken, ani me'od metsapa le-ze.Yes, I am looking forward to it a lot.
- עידו Idoאני איתך ברוח, בהצלחה!ani itakh ba-ruakh, be-hatzlacha!I am with you in spirit, good luck!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
