Understanding Personal Pronouns and Possessives in Hebrew

What are Personal Pronouns in Hebrew?

Personal pronouns in Hebrew, like in English, represent the people speaking or the people or things being spoken about. Hebrew pronouns differ in that they reflect gender and number.

Singular Personal Pronouns

Plural Personal Pronouns

Understanding Possessives in Hebrew

In Hebrew, possessiveness is indicated using different forms, often by attaching suffixes to the nouns. These suffixes change according to gender and number.

Singular Possessive Suffixes

Plural Possessive Suffixes

Common Mistakes and Tips

A common mistake among learners is confusing gender forms, which can change the meaning entirely. Always pay attention to the gender agreement between nouns and possessive pronouns.