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Hebrew Pronouns (כנויי-גוף)
This video introduces all of them, and gives you a visual hook to help you remember them.

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Reflexive Pronouns

Reflexive pronouns are used to indicate that the subject of the sentence is also the object. In Hebrew, the reflexive pronoun is “at” (herself, himself, itself, themselves).

For example, in the sentence “Ani ro’eh et at” (I see myself), the subject pronoun “ani” and the reflexive pronoun “at” both refer to the speaker. In the sentence “Anachnu nish’arnu at” (we will hear ourselves), the subject pronoun “anachnu” and the reflexive pronoun “at” both refer to the group of people speaking.

Practice Drill 2: Reflexive Pronouns

Translate the following sentences into English:

הן מכינות את עצמן למטען
אני מכיר את עצמי
הם מכינים את עצמם למטען
היא משתמשת בטכנולוגיות חדשות עצמה

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Possessive Pronouns

Possessive pronouns indicate ownership or possession of a noun. In Hebrew, possessive pronouns are formed by adding a suffix to the noun. For example, “sahad” (friend) becomes “sahadiy” (my friend).

The most commonly used possessive pronouns are:

-י (i) (my)
-ך (cha) (your, singular)
-ו (o) (his, its)
-ה (ha) (her)
-נו (enu) (our)
-ם (chem) (your, plural)
-ם (am) (their)

It’s important to note that the possessive pronoun suffixes change depending on the gender of the noun. For example, “yeled” (boy) becomes “yeledi” (my boy) and “yalda” (girl) becomes “yaldati” (my girl).

Practice Drill 3: Possessive Pronouns

Translate the following sentences into English:

כלי הכתיב שלי
הטכנולוגיות שלך
החדר שלו
הכלבת שלה
הכתב שלנו
הספר שלכם
המכשיר שלהם

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Demonstrative Pronouns

Demonstrative pronouns are used to indicate specific objects or people in relation to the speaker.

The most commonly used demonstrative pronouns in Hebrew are:

זה (zeh) – this
זאת (ze’at) – this (feminine)
זאת (ze) – this (masculine)
אלה (ele) – these
אלה (ele) – those
הזה (hazeh) – this (masculine)
הזאת (haze’at) – this (feminine)
האלה (hale) – these
האלה (hale) – those

It’s important to note that the demonstrative pronouns change depending on the gender and number of the noun. For example, “ze” (this) is used for masculine singular nouns, “ze’at” (this) is used for feminine singular nouns, and “ele” (these) is used for plural nouns.

Practice Drill 4: Demonstrative Pronouns

Translate the following sentences into English:

זה הספר שלי
זאת הכלבת שלך
האלה הטכנולוגיות החדשות
האלה החדרים שלנו

Independent Personal Pronouns (IPP)
Independent personal pronouns (IPP) are used as the subject of a sentence and do not depend on a verb to indicate person or number.

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Independent Personal Pronouns (IPP)

Okay, so now let’s downshift and circle back around to the personal pronouns of Hebrew.

This time we are going to acknowledge a slightly yet significantly different kind, and that would be the independent personal pronouns (or IPP).

Independent personal pronouns in Hebrew are used as the subject of a sentence and do not depend on a verb to indicate a person or number.

In particular, independent personal pronouns are used for emphasis or to avoid ambiguity.

The most commonly used independent personal pronouns are:

אני (ani) – I
אתה (ata) – you (singular, masculine)
את (at) – you (singular, feminine)
הוא (hu) – he
היא (hi) – she
אנחנו (anachnu) – we
אתם (atim) – you (plural, masculine)
אתן (aten) – you (plural, feminine)
הם (hem) – they (masculine)
הן (hen) – they (feminine)

For example, in the sentence “Ani yoda’a” (I know), “ani” is the independent personal pronoun and is used for emphasis. In the sentence “Anachnu yachdavim” (we together), “anachnu” is used to avoid ambiguity as to who the subject is.

Practice Drill 5: Independent Personal Pronouns

Translate the following sentences into English:

את רואה את זה
הוא מכיר את זה
אנחנו מכינים את זה
אתם משתמשים בזה

As you can see, Hebrew independent personal pronouns are used to add emphasis or avoid ambiguity. It’s important to note that when these pronouns are used, the verb does not indicate a person or number.

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QUESTION:

Is there really any difference between Hebrew personal pronouns (PP) and Hebrew independent personal pronouns (IPP)?

ANSWER:

Yes, there is a significant difference.

Explanation and Examples…
The main difference between Hebrew personal pronouns and Hebrew independent personal pronouns is that personal pronouns are used as the subject, object, or possessive form of a noun, while independent personal pronouns are used as the subject of a sentence and do not depend on a verb to indicate person or number. Independent personal pronouns are used for emphasis or to avoid ambiguity.

For example, in the sentence “Ani ro’eh et ha’adam” (I see the man), “ani” is the subject pronoun and “et” is the object pronoun. In the sentence “Ani yoda’a” (I know), “ani” is the independent personal pronoun and is used for emphasis.

Another difference is that personal pronouns are inflected for number, gender and case, while independent personal pronouns are not inflected, they are the same for all cases and numbers.

It’s important to note that when Hebrew independent personal pronouns are used, the verb does not indicate person or number. In Hebrew, independent personal pronouns are used to add emphasis or to avoid ambiguity in a sentence.

Book Recommendations:

Here is a list of related books that pertain to the content covered in the article:

“Modern Hebrew: An Essential Grammar” by Lewis Glinert
– This book provides a clear and concise guide to the most important aspects of modern Hebrew grammar, including personal, reflexive, and possessive pronouns.
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“A Reference Grammar of Modern Hebrew” by Edna Amir Coffin, Shmuel Bolozky
– This book is a comprehensive reference grammar of modern Hebrew that covers all aspects of Hebrew grammar, including personal, reflexive, and possessive pronouns.
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These books should provide a solid foundation for understanding Hebrew pronouns and can be a valuable resource for anyone studying the Hebrew language.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Hebrew pronouns are an essential part of the language and include personal, reflexive, possessive, demonstrative, and independent personal forms. Personal pronouns are used as the subject, object, or possessive form of a noun and are inflected for number, gender, and case, while independent personal pronouns are used as the subject of a sentence and do not depend on a verb to indicate a person or number, and are not inflected, they are the same for all cases and numbers.

Moreover, independent personal pronouns are used for emphasis or to avoid ambiguity in a sentence. It is important to understand the different forms and uses of these pronouns to effectively communicate in Hebrew. The most commonly used pronouns in Hebrew are provided above with their English translations and English transliterations.

Additionally, practice drills should help to reinforce the understanding of Hebrew pronouns, however, it’s important to note that the practice drills are a small sample and there are many more forms and variations of Hebrew pronouns. It’s always a good idea to practice with a Hebrew speaker or to use additional resources such as Hebrew language learning apps and software, Hebrew language classes, or Hebrew language exchange programs.

P.S. Regarding the Practice Drills

Practice drills should help to reinforce the understanding of Hebrew pronouns, however, it’s important to note that the practice drills are a small sample and there are many more forms and variations of Hebrew pronouns. It’s always a good idea to practice with a Hebrew speaker or to use additional resources such as Hebrew language learning apps and software, Hebrew language classes, or Hebrew language exchange programs.