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Hebrew Sentence Construction Using Personal Pronouns
This video shows the simplest method of sentence construction in Hebrew using personal pronouns.

Featuring: Hebrew4Learners [YouTube Channel]

Examples:
Here are some examples of simple Hebrew sentences that use pronouns:

1. I love food. ( אֲנִי אוֹהֵב אוֹכֶל ) (ani ohev ochel):
   In this sentence, “ani” means “I” and “ohev” means “love.”
2. He is thirsty. ( הוּא צָמֵא ) (hu tzame):
   In this sentence, “hu” means “he” and “tzame” means “thirsty.”
3. She listens. ( הִיא שׁוֹמֶה ) (hi shome):
   In this sentence, “hi” means “she” and “shome” means “listens.”
4. We rejoice with joy. ( אַנַחְנוּ שׁוֹרְרִים בְּשִׂמְחָה ) (anachnu shorerim besimcha):
   In this sentence, “anachnu” means “we” and “shorerim” means “rejoice.”
5. You (plural) speak English. (אַתֶּם מְדַבְּרִים אַנְגְלִית ) (atem medabrim anglit):
   In this sentence, “atem” means “you” (masculine or mixed-gender plural) and “medabrim” means “speak.”
6. They learn Hebrew. ( הֵם לוֹמְדִים עִבְרִית ) (hem lomedim ivrit)
   In this sentence, “hem” means “they” and “lomedim” means “learn.”

Hebrew Sentence Construction when the subject is a noun and not a pronoun.
This video shows the method of sentence construction in Hebrew in cases when the subject is a noun and not a pronoun.

Featuring: Hebrew4Learners [YouTube Channel]

IV. The Importance of Pronouns in Hebrew Sentence Structure

Pronouns are an important part of Hebrew sentence construction, and they are used to replace nouns. In Hebrew, the pronoun must agree with the gender and number of the noun that it is replacing. For example, “he” and “she” are different pronouns in Hebrew, and the word for “you” changes depending on whether you are speaking to a single person or a group of people.

V. Hebrew Nouns in Sentence Structure

Hebrew nouns function in a similar way to English nouns, and they can be used as the subject or object of a sentence. However, it’s important to note that the Hebrew language uses a construct state for nouns, which means that when two nouns are used together, the second noun is placed in the construct state. This means that the ending of the noun will change and it may have a different meaning. 

Hebrew Sentence Construction using demonstrative pronouns
This lesson shows how to construct sentences in Hebrew using the demonstrative pronouns zeh, zo, zot, eleh and elu.

Featuring: Hebrew4Learners [YouTube Channel]

VI. Verbs in Hebrew Sentence Structure

Hebrew verbs are inflected for tense, gender, and number, and they usually come before the subject in a sentence. However, the past tense in Hebrew is constructed differently than the present tense. The past tense is formed by changing the vowels in the verb, whereas the present tense is formed by adding prefixes and suffixes to the verb.

VII. Word Order in Hebrew Sentence Structure

While Hebrew sentences generally follow the SVO structure, there are times when the word order can change. For example, in questions, the verb is usually placed before the subject, as in “Are you happy?” – “אתה מאושר?” (ata me’usher?). Additionally, Hebrew sentences can be structured using adjectives and prepositions, which can change the word order in a sentence.

VIII. Conclusion

In conclusion, understanding the basics of Hebrew sentence structure is crucial for anyone who wants to learn the language. Hebrew sentences follow an SVO order, but the verb often comes before the subject, and the object comes after the verb. Pronouns, nouns, and verbs are all important components of Hebrew sentence construction. By practicing constructing simple Hebrew sentences and learning about the different inflections, you can gradually build your vocabulary and grammar skills, and gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating language.

Book Recommendations:

These books provide a comprehensive and in-depth look at Hebrew grammar and are suitable for both beginner and advanced learners of the language.

“Modern Hebrew: An Essential Grammar” by Lewis Glinert
This book provides a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to modern Hebrew grammar, including nouns, verbs, sentence structure, and more. It is perfect for both beginner and advanced learners of Hebrew.
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“A Reference Grammar of Modern Hebrew” by Edna Amir Coffin and Shmuel Bolozky
This book offers a detailed and in-depth look at the grammar of modern Hebrew, including information on nouns, verbs, sentence structure, and more. It is ideal for advanced students and scholars of Hebrew.
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“Hebrew: A Language Course” by Ora Brand
This three-volume course is the ideal Hebrew program for English-speaking high school college and adult education students. The only entry requirement is the ability to recognize Hebrew letters and to read basic words.
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Remember that practice is key to mastering Hebrew grammar, and these books are great resources to help you practice and improve your understanding of the language.