Understanding Adjectives and Adverbs in Hebrew

Adjectives in Hebrew: An Overview

In Hebrew, adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. Unlike English, Hebrew adjectives must agree with the noun they describe in gender and number.

Gender and Number Agreement

Hebrew nouns are either masculine or feminine, and this affects the form of the adjective used. Additionally, adjectives change form to match the number of the noun, whether it's singular or plural.

Adverbs in Hebrew: An Introduction

Adverbs in Hebrew modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing additional information about how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

Common Adverbs in Hebrew

Understanding common adverbs can significantly improve your Hebrew fluency. Here are some frequently used adverbs in Hebrew:

Positioning of Adverbs in Sentences

Typically, adverbs are placed after the verb they modify in Hebrew. However, some adverbs, especially those of time or frequency, can be placed at the beginning or the end of the sentence for emphasis.