ביחד
beyachad
The Hebrew word for together is ביחד (beyachad).
ביחד is used to describe people or things being in the same place at the same time, such as walking together. It can also be used to refer to a total amount or sum, meaning 'in total' or 'all together'.
Meaning: at the same time, in the same place (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The word consists of the preposition ב (in) and the word יחד (together).
Which one should you use?
While ביחד is the most common way to express the concept of being together in everyday speech, the word יחד is a more formal or literary version.
How do you pronounce it?
beyachad
Did you know?
- In modern Israeli slang, ביחד can be used to signal a 'united front' in a social or political conflict, moving beyond simple physical proximity to imply ideological solidarity.
- The root of יחד is fundamentally linked to the idea of 'oneness', which is why it is often the preferred word in philosophical or religious Hebrew texts to describe absolute unity.
- In biblical Hebrew, the word יחד appears in contexts describing a 'gathering' or 'assembly', where the focus is on the collective whole rather than the individual pairing.
Examples in context
- כמה זה הכול ביחד?How much is that all together?This example shows how to use ביחד when asking for a total amount.Tatoeba #1801610 by Eldad, translation #1801609 by Tamy
- בוא נלך לשם ביחד.Let's go there together.This sentence demonstrates using ביחד to describe people performing an action in the same place.Tatoeba #5648451 by fekundulo, translation #5178449 by CK
- בוא נלך לאכול ביחד.Let's go eat together.This sentence shows how to use ביחד when suggesting a shared activity.Tatoeba #2534998 by MrShoval, translation #5389377 by AlanF_US
- עובדים יחדWorking together
- אוכלים יחדEating together
- אנחנו בזה ביחדWe are in this together
- 96 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their plans for a movie.
- עידו Idoנלך לסרט ביחד?nelekh la'seret beyachad?Shall we go to the movie together?
- נועה Noaכן, זה רעיון מצוין.ken, ze ra'ayon metzuyan.Yes, that is an excellent idea.
- עידו Idoאז נפגש בשעה שבע?az nifgash be'sha'a sheva?So, shall we meet at seven?
- נועה Noaבטח, נתראה שם.betach, nitra'e sham.Sure, see you there.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
