משהו
mashehu
The Hebrew word for something is משהו (mashehu).
משהו is used as a pronoun to refer to an unspecified object.
Meaning: unspecified object (pron)
How does it change in a sentence?
משהו is an invariable pronoun, meaning it does not change its form based on gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
mashehu
Did you know?
- The word משהו is actually a 'hidden' sentence that translates to 'what that he is'.
- In Hebrew, you can turn משהו into an adverb meaning 'somewhat' or 'a bit' by placing it before an adjective, without changing the word at all.
- If you want to say 'something' in a more formal or poetic way, you might use דבר מה (davar ma) instead of the common משהו.
Examples in context
- יש משהו רע מאד.Something is very wrong.This sentence shows how to use משהו to indicate something is wrong.Tatoeba #1576109 by MrShoval, translation #1573427 by Spamster
- משהו פה לא כשר.There's something fishy going on.This sentence uses משהו to express that something feels suspicious.Tatoeba #1883568 by fekundulo, translation #1530905 by CK
- זה על משהו אחר.It's about something else.This sentence demonstrates using משהו to refer to a different object or topic.Tatoeba #5929076 by fekundulo, translation #2871794 by CK
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Example conversation
Agur and Ido are in the kitchen.
- עגור Adiעידו, אתה רוצה משהו לאכול?Ido, ata rotze mashehu le'echol?Ido, do you want something to eat?
- עידו Idoכן, אני רעב מאוד.Ken, ani ra'ev me'od.Yes, I am very hungry.
- עגור Adiאני אחפש משהו במקרר.Ani achapes mashehu ba'mekarer.I will look for something in the fridge.
- עידו Idoתודה, עגור.Toda, Agur.Thanks, Agur.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries משהו, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
