שוב
shuv
The Hebrew word שוב (shuv) means "again."
שוב is an adverb used to indicate that an action is happening again. You may also encounter the informal phrase עוד פעם (od pa'am), which literally translates to "another time" and is used to convey the idea of repetition.
How do you pronounce it?
shuv
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, the word for 'repentance' תשובה (teshuvah) is derived from the same root as שוב (shuv), framing the act of apologizing or changing one's ways as a literal 'return' to a state of purity.
- The root ש-ו-ב (S-W-B) is used to describe the act of converting to Judaism, as the process is viewed as 'returning' to one's ancestral roots.
- In modern Hebrew, the phrase שוב (shuv) is frequently used as a cynical or sarcastic reaction to a predictable event, much like saying 'here we go again' in English.
Examples in context
- הוא שוב שכח את המפתחות.hu shuv shakhakh et hamaftot.He forgot the keys again.
- היא שוב מדברת בטלפון.hi shuv medaberet batelfon.She is talking on the phone again.
Example conversation
Agur and Daniel are talking about a movie they saw.
- עגור Adiאתה רוצה לראות את הסרט שוב?Ata rotze lir'ot et haseret shuv?Do you want to see the movie again?
- דניאל Danielכן, הוא היה ממש מצחיק.Ken, hu haya mamash matzchik.Yes, it was really funny.
- עגור Adiבוא נבדוק מתי יש הקרנה.Bo nivdok matai yes hakrana.Let's check when there is a screening.
- דניאל Danielזה נשמע כמו רעיון מצוין.Ze nishma kmo ranyon metzuyan.That sounds like a great idea.
