מחר
makhar
The Hebrew word for tomorrow is מחר (makhar).
מחר is an adverb used to refer to the day after the present day.
Meaning: on the day after the present day (adv)
Which one should you use?
The adverb מחר is used to describe when an action occurs, whereas the noun form מָחָר refers to the day itself.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
makhar
Did you know?
- In a professional Israeli setting, using מחר can sometimes be interpreted as a vague 'not today' rather than a concrete promise to finish a task on that specific date.
- The Hebrew word for 'the day after tomorrow' is מחרתיים, which combines מחר with a numerical suffix meaning 'two'.
- Unlike 'tomorrow', which is about what follows today, the Hebrew word for 'future', עתיד, is derived from a root meaning 'to be prepared'.
Examples in context
- אין לי זמן מחר.I have no time tomorrow.This sentence shows how to use מחר to express a lack of time.Tatoeba #1753963 by MrShoval, translation #1556183 by CK
- מחר יש לך חופש.Tomorrow, you'll be free.This sentence uses מחר to indicate a state of being free on that day.Tatoeba #1978332 by fekundulo, translation #12652432 by rul
- מחר יש יום חדש.Tomorrow is a new day.This sentence uses מחר to describe the arrival of a new day.Tatoeba #2161135 by MrShoval, translation #3825455 by CK
- 674 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Itay and Noa are planning a meeting.
- איתי Itayאת פנויה לדבר מחר?At pnuya ledaber machar?Are you free to talk tomorrow?
- נועה Noaכן, אני פנויה בבוקר.Ken, ani pnuya baboker.Yes, I am free in the morning.
- איתי Itayמעולה, נדבר מחר בשמונה.Meuleh, nedaber machar bishmone.Great, we will talk tomorrow at eight.
- נועה Noaסגור, נדבר אז.Sagur, nedaber az.Deal, we'll talk then.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
