לבנות מחדש
livnot mehadash
To rebuild in Hebrew is לבנות מחדש (livnot mehadash).
Meaning: to build again (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the infinitive verb לבנות (to build) and the adverbial phrase מחדש (anew/again).
How does it change in a sentence?
If you wish to use the concept as a noun, such as in 'the rebuilding of the city', use the verbal noun בנייה מחדש. To give a command, use the imperative form בנה מחדש.
How do you pronounce it?
livnot mehadash
Did you know?
- The term בנייה מחדש for 'rebuilding' is frequently used as a metaphor for the national rebirth of Israel, giving the phrase a deeply political and emotional charge.
- The formation of מחדש mirrors the logic of the Assyrian Neo-Aramaic word ܡܚܲܕܬܵܐ, showing a deep linguistic link between the two languages.
- In Israeli legal contexts, מחדש is used as a direct equivalent to the Latin term 'de novo', referring to a court case or process that is started again from the beginning.
Examples in context
- אנו מתכוונים לבנות מחדש.We're going to rebuild.This sentence is useful for expressing an intention to use לבנות מחדש.Tatoeba #5475225 by fekundulo, translation #5448852 by CK
- הוא רוצה לבנות מחדש את הבית.hu rotsé livnot mekhadash et habayit.He wants to rebuild the house.
Example conversation
Noa and Itay are talking about a house that was damaged.
- נועה Noaאיתי, נראה לי שצריך לבנות מחדש את הגג.Itay, nir'a li she-tzrich livnot mechadash et hagag.Itay, I think the roof needs to be rebuilt.
- איתי Itayאת צודקת, נועה. זה נראה מסוכן.at tzodeket, Noa. ze nir'a masokan.You are right, Noa. It looks dangerous.
- נועה Noaמתי נתחיל לבנות מחדש?matay natchil livnot mechadash?When will we start to rebuild?
- איתי Itayאני אבדוק את זה מחר.ani evdok et ze machar.I will check it tomorrow.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries מחדש, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
