השם שלך
hashem shelkha
השם שלך (hashem shelkha) is the Hebrew phrase for "your name".
This phrase is used to refer to the name that belongs to the person being spoken to.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form השם שלך (hashem shelkha) is used specifically when speaking to a male.
How do you pronounce it?
hashem shelkha
Did you know?
- In religious contexts, using the word השם (Hashem) alone is often a way to refer to God without pronouncing the sacred four-letter name.
- When asking for a name in a formal setting, it is common to use the phrase איך קוראים לך which literally translates to 'how are you called'.
- If you were to use the word שם in a different context, it could also mean 'there' in many Hebrew sentences.
Examples in context
- הזכירו את השם שלך.Your name was mentioned.This is useful for seeing how to mention השם שלך in a sentence.Tatoeba #1790575 by MrShoval, translation #70369 by CK
- אני אוהב את השם שלך.I love your name.This shows how to express a feeling about השם שלך.Tatoeba #1769090 by MrShoval, translation #1764706 by CK
- תכתוב פה את השם שלך.Write down your name here.This demonstrates how to request that someone write down השם שלך.Tatoeba #1980246 by MrShoval, translation #61842 by CK
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Maya are meeting for the first time at a party.
- דניאל Danielשלום, אני דניאל. מה השם שלך?Shalom, ani Daniel. Ma hashem shelakh?Hello, I am Daniel. What is your name?
- מאיה Mayaהיי דניאל, קוראים לי מאיה.Hi Daniel, korim li Maya.Hi Daniel, my name is Maya.
- דניאל Danielנחמד להכיר, מאיה. השם שלך יפה.Nehmad lehakir, Maya. Hashem shelakh yafe.Nice to meet you, Maya. Your name is beautiful.
- מאיה Mayaתודה רבה, זה נחמד מצדך.Toda raba, ze nehmad mitsadkha.Thank you very much, that is kind of you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
