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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! |
Comments
HideLet's introduce yourself in Hebrew!
אני קתרין, נעים להכיר את כולכם
שלום ג'ון! (Shalom John! / Hello John!)
It's wonderful to hear that you've started your journey in learning Hebrew with the aim of reading the Bible with greater understanding. 🌟 Your introduction is a great start! Here are a couple of friendly suggestions to help you improve:
1. Instead of "גיון," you might want to use "ג'ון" (John) for your name in Hebrew.
2. For "נעים מאוד" (na'im me'od / nice to meet you), you're spot on! Well done!
3. The phrase "להת ראוב" should be "להתראות" (lehit'raot / see you later).
Keep up the great work, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
בהצלחה בלימודים! (Be'hatzlacha ba'limudim! / Good luck with your studies!)
Looking forward to seeing you often here.
תודה רבה (Toda raba / Thank you very much),
Team HebrewPod101.com
שלום אני גיון נעים מאוד I have just started learning, I have a long way to go, my aim is to read the Bible with greater understanding.
להת ראוב👍
Hi Joshua,
Thank you for your comment!😄
Excellent work practicing the ways to say "I'm x, nice to meet you."
Keep up the good work!
Happy learning!
Yours,
Tal
Team Hebrewpod101.com
Shalom,
Shalom ani, Joshua. Naim meod.
Shalom, ani Joshua. Naim meod lehakir otakh.
Shalom, ani Joshua. Naim meod lehakir otkha.
Toda raba.
Shalom Lorraine,
Thank you for your comment!😄
It's lovely to meet you, and your Hebrew is looking great! "Toda raba" is the phrase for "thank you very much." I'm thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the lessons and are eager to learn to read the Hebrew Bible. Keep up the fantastic work with the alef bet song and the grammar lessons—it sounds like you're off to an excellent start! 😄❤️
Happy learning!
Yours,
Tal
Team Hebrewpod101.com
Hi PedroO,
Thank you for your comment!😄
You can use the explanation here: https://ojcsjewishstudies.edublogs.org/2019/10/28/adding-the-hebrew-keyboard-to-the-computer-system-or-mobile-device/#:~:text=Click%20on%20the%20Start%20button,select%20the%20options%20you%20want.
Or use this online keyboard, which is very convenient:
https://gate2home.com/Hebrew-Keyboard
You can write in Hebrew there and copy & paste your text!
Happy learning!
Yours,
Tal
Team Hebrewpod101.com
Shalom Yana
ani Lorraine naim meod
Bo ker ev.(evening here for me)
tah dah ra.
Is that right for thankyou very much
I love these lessons and am desiring to learn to read hebrew bible.
I do know an alef bet song and have begun free grammar lessons.
This is awesome
😄❤️
how can i convert my keyboard to write Hebrew?
Shalom ani Pedro naim meod lehakir otach
Shalom ani Pedro naim meod lehakir otcha
Hi Adrian,
Thank you for your comment!😄
Shalom Adrian, ani Tal, naim meod!
Happy learning!
Yours,
Tal
Team Hebrewpod101.com
Shalom, Ani Adrian Naim meod.
Hi viktoria,
Thank you for your comment!😄
Shalom Viktoria, ani Tal, naim meod.
Great work!
Happy learning!
Yours,
Tal
Team Hebrewpod101.com
shalom, ani Viktoria. Naim meod.
Hi Nikoletta Kondi,
Thanks for commenting on this lesson and for sharing your experiences in Israel and learning Hebrew!
We hope that you enjoy finally learning Hebrew so far! ❤️❤️😄 Please feel free to contact us in case you have any questions - we're happy to assist 😇
Yours,
Roi
Team HebrewPod101.com
Shalom, ani Niki. Naim meod. I spent half a year in Israel about 20 years ago, but there was no ulpan on the kibbutz at that time. So I want to study this beautiful language now. I'm glad I found this page, its brilliant!
Hi Melisha,
Thank you for commenting on this lesson and for introducing yourself!
Well done - this is a great Hebrew sentence ❤️👍
Could you now try to write it with Hebrew letters? 😉
Keep up the good work!
Yours,
Roi
Team HebrewPod101.com
Shalom, ani Melisha, na'im me'od.
Shalom Susan M Dickey!
Thanks for commenting and introducing yourself!
We are happy to have you on board and hope that you will enjoy learning Hebrew with us!
Please note the little typo in your sentence - it's 'Na'im me'od' - not Naim Menod.
Keep up the good work and please feel free to contact us in case you have any questions 👍
Best,
Roi
Team HebrewPod101.com
Shalom. Ani Shira. Naim Menod.
Shalom. Ani Shira. Naim Menod.
Shalom. Ani Shira, Naim Menod.
Shalom. Ani Shira, Naim Menod.
Shalom. Ani Shira. Naim Menod
Shalom. Ani Shira. Naim Menod.
Shalom. Ani Shira. Naim Menod.
Shalom. Ani Shira. Naim Menod.
Shalom. Ani Shira. Nain Menod.
Shalom. Ani Shira. Naim Menod.