ללמוד
lilmod
The Hebrew verb for to study is ללמוד (lilmod).
The verb ללמוד is used to mean both to study (the act of reading or reviewing material) and to learn (the process of acquiring a new skill or knowledge).
Meaning: to acquire knowledge (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb changes depending on the tense and gender of the subject. The present tense masculine singular form is לומד and the present tense feminine singular form is לומדת. For the past tense, the masculine singular form is למד.
How do you pronounce it?
lilmod
Did you know?
- In traditional Jewish study circles, the act of studying is often a social dialogue called חברותא, where two people לומדים together by debating the text.
- The root of ללמוד is connected to the word מורה, which means 'teacher'. This implies that the act of studying is intrinsically linked to the presence of instruction.
- Hebrew has a distinct word for 'studying' in the sense of researching or investigating, לחקור, which is used for scientific study rather than the general ללמוד.
Examples in context
- היא אמרה לו ללמוד.She told him to study.This sentence shows how to use ללמוד when telling someone to study.Tatoeba #1720709 by MrShoval, translation #887460 by CK
- אני יודע מה ללמוד.I know what to study.This sentence shows how to use ללמוד to express knowing what to study.Tatoeba #2377385 by fekundulo, translation #2376340 by CK
- את יכולה ללמוד פה.You can study here.This sentence shows how to use ללמוד to indicate where one can study.Tatoeba #3211769 by nava, translation #16715 by CK
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Example conversation
Two students are talking about their plans for the afternoon.
- עגור Adiנועם, אתה רוצה ללמוד ביחד היום?Noam, ata rotze lilmod beyachad hayom?Noam, do you want to study together today?
- נועם Noamאני כבר התחלתי ללמוד לבד.Ani kvar hitchalti lilmod levad.I already started to study alone.
- עגור Adiמה אתה צריך ללמוד למבחן?Ma ata tsarich lilmod lamivchan?What do you need to study for the test?
- נועם Noamאני צריך ללמוד את כל הפרק הראשון.Ani tsarich lilmod et kol haperek harishon.I need to study the whole first chapter.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
