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| Welcome to HebrewPod101.com’s “Ivrit be-shalosh dakot”. The fastest, easiest, and most fun way to learn Hebrew. |
| Shalom, ani Yana. Naim meod. Hi, I'm Yana. It’s a pleasure to meet you. |
| In this series, we’re going to learn basic Hebrew expressions. It’s super easy and it only takes three minutes! |
| In this lesson, you’re going to learn how to introduce yourself in Hebrew. In Hebrew there is no formal and informal language. You can use this introduction in both cases and keep it simple. However, in Hebrew there is a difference between male and female language. |
| Let’s first see how Israeli people introduce themselves in a simple way. |
| Shalom, ani Yana. Naim meod. Hi, I’m Yana. It’s a pleasure. |
| [slowly] Shalom, ani Yana. Naim meod. |
| Start by saying: Shalom, ani... then, say your name. Shalom, ani Yana. Finally, say Naim meod. |
| Shalom, ani Yana. Naim meod. |
| And now let’s see the same sentence if you wish to be more specific in addressing the person you are introduced to; |
| If you are introducing yourself to a woman, you should say; |
| Shalom, ani Yana. Naim meod lehakir otakh. |
| Hi, I am Yana. It’s a pleasure to meet you (female). |
| [slowly] Shalom, ani Yana. Naim meod lehakir otakh. |
| If you are talking to a man, you should say; |
| Shalom, ani Yana. Naim meod lehakir otkha. |
| Hi, I am Yana. It’s a pleasure to meet you (male). |
| [slowly] Shalom, ani Yana. Naim meod lehakir otkha. |
| So, what has changed from the previous introduction? |
| Let’s take a close look at these together. |
| The last part of the introduction has been changed based on the gender of the person you are talking to. |
| Shalom, ani Yana. Naim meod lehakir otakh for a woman, versus Shalom, ani Yana. Naim meod lehakir otkha for a man. |
| Ani- I am, in this case has not been changed, and in both cases stands for “I am”(regardless of your gender). |
| The last sound of the last word changes, however. otakh, if you’re speaking to a woman, and otkha, if you’re speaking to a man. |
| One more time: The simple way to introduce yourself in Hebrew is Shalom, ani Yana. Naim meod. |
| In case you want to address the person you are talking to, say; |
| Shalom, ani Yana. Naim meod lehakir otakh (female). |
| Shalom, ani Yana. Naim meod lehakir otkha. (male) |
| Now it’s time for Yana’s Insights. |
| When you introduce yourself, it's a good habit to shake hands in Israel. If you don’t want to worry about using the right word for men or women, just say Naim meod, as I said at the beginning of this lesson. |
| There is no cultural importance if you add the last part to the introduction. It just makes the sentences more complete. |
| Do you know how we say “thank you” in Hebrew? You’ll learn how to say this and many other words in the next lesson. Ad ha-paam ha-baa! Till next time! |
121 Comments
HideLet's introduce yourself in Hebrew!
Hi pharrell,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this lesson!
We hope that you enjoyed this lesson! please feel free to contact us if you have any questions - we're here to help 😉
Yours,
Roi
Team HebrewPod101.com
Shalom i am pharrell
❤️️❤️️❤️️
remamber me the language
😎😎😎😎😎😎
Dear William Ward and C,
Thanks for commenting on this lesson!
@William - thanks for introducing yourself, and a great way to do so in Hebrew!
@C - unfortunately, we don't offer this type of course yet, but it sounds like a great idea! I will forward your suggestion and hope one day there will be one 😉😄😄
Enjoy learning Hebrew!
Yours,
Roi
Team HebrewPod101.com
Hi!
Do you have a Torah reading course? I think it would be very popular and I for one would love it.
Shalom,
C
Shalom, Ani William Naim Meod
Dear daniel,
Thank you for commenting and introducing yourself in Hebrew!
Well done, this is a correct Hebrew sentnce 👍
Please contact us if you have any questions, and keep up the good work 😄😄
Yours,
Roi
Team HebrewPod101.com
Shalom yana,
Shalom ani daniel naim meod lehakir otah
Dear Elizabeth Adams,
Thank you for posting and sharing this difficulty with us.
The difference between "otkha" and "otakh" lies in the last syllable, which is in one case "kha" and in the second "akh". You can slow down the lesson video (using the x1 button and choosing 0.5x or 0.75x) and listen carefully when "otakh" is said (1:40) vs. when "otkha" is said (1:47).
I hope this will help 😄 Please let us know if further clarification is needed 👍
Best,
Roi
Team HebrewPod101.com
I am not hearing the pronounciation difference between otha and otah. Can you help.
Hi Samuel Santos,
Thanks for posting.
Yes, exactly! everything that you wrote is correct. Well done 😄👍👍
Best,
Roi (רוֹעִי)
Team HebrewPod101.com