ללכת
lalechet
To walk in Hebrew is ללכת (lalechet).
The verb ללכת is used to describe the physical act of moving on one's feet. It is also used more broadly to mean 'to go', describing the general movement from one place to another. If you wish to refer to a stroll, the word טיול is used.
Meaning: to move on the feet (verb)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form is ללכת. In the present tense, you should use the masculine singular form הולך or the feminine singular form הולכת. For the first-person singular past tense, use הלכתי to say 'I walked' or 'I went'. The noun for the act of walking or 'a walk' is הליכה.
How do you pronounce it?
lalechet
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, if you tell someone ללכת (lalechet) in a certain tone, you are not suggesting a stroll but are actually telling them to 'get lost' or 'go away'.
- The root of ללכת is one of the few in Hebrew that is 'hollow', meaning the middle consonant is a vowel that changes depending on the tense.
- In modern slang, ללכת is used in the expression ללכת על זה to mean 'to go for it' or 'take a risk'.
Examples in context
- אתה לא יכול ללכת.You can't walk.This sentence demonstrates the use of ללכת to express inability.Tatoeba #4091079 by Eldad, translation #2549582 by CK
- אמרתי לך לא ללכת.I told you not to walk.This sentence shows how to use ללכת in a negative command or instruction.Tatoeba #4794366 by fekundulo, translation #3199981 by CK
- אני רוצה ללכת אתך.I want to walk with you.This sentence illustrates using ללכת to express a desire to walk with someone.Tatoeba #6009130 by fekundulo, translation #3736891 by CK
- האדם הזה צועד בקצב מהיר.This person walks at a fast pace.
- 91 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Noam and Agur are deciding how to get to the park.
- נועם Noamאנחנו יכולים ללכת ברגל?anakhim yakholim lalekhet baregel?Can we walk?
- עגור Adiכן, זה קרוב מאוד.ken, ze karov me'od.Yes, it is very close.
- נועם Noamמעולה, בואי נלך עכשיו.me'ule, bo'i nelakh akhshav.Great, let's go now.
- עגור Adiאני מוכנה.ani mukhana.I am ready.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
