לכתוב
likhtov
To write in Hebrew is לכתוב (likhtov).
The verb לכתוב is used to describe the act of forming letters or words.
Meaning: to form letters, etc. (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form לכתוב is used after verbs such as 'to want' (לרצות) or 'to need' (צריך). When referring to a female person in the present tense, use כותבת.
How do you pronounce it?
likhtov
Did you know?
- In certain religious contexts, 'writing' refers specifically to the meticulous process of copying the Torah, where a single mistake can invalidate the entire text.
- The word כתוב (katuv), the passive form of the root in לכתוב, is used in Jewish law to refer to the marriage contract, which is often called 'the Ketubah'.
- While לכתוב means 'to write', Hebrew uses the same root to describe 'calculating' or 'recording' data in a ledger, reflecting an ancient connection between writing and accounting.
Examples in context
- אל תשכח לכתוב לי.Don't fail to write to me.This sentence is useful for practicing the infinitive לכתוב in a negative command.Tatoeba #1329646 by Eldad, translation #63351 by CK
- יש לי נאום לכתוב.I have a speech to write.This sentence shows how to use לכתוב to express an obligation or task.Tatoeba #4677744 by fekundulo, translation #2358825 by CK
- היא שכחה לכתוב לו.She forgot to write him.This sentence demonstrates the use of לכתוב.Tatoeba #1819954 by MrShoval, translation #887126 by CK
- אני כותב לך הודעהI'm writing you a message.
- אני כותב מכתבI write a letter.
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Example conversation
Noam and Maya are discussing a school assignment.
- נועם Noamצריך לכתוב את העבודה עד מחר.Tzarich likhtov et ha-avoda ad machar.The paper needs to be written by tomorrow.
- מאיה Mayaאתה כבר התחלת לכתוב?Ata kvar hitchalt likhtov?Have you already started to write?
- נועם Noamעדיין לא, אני מחפש מקורות.Adayin lo, ani mechapes mekorot.Not yet, I am looking for sources.
- מאיה Mayaבוא נכתוב את זה ביחד.Bo nikhtov et ze beyachad.Let's write it together.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
