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Hebrew Word of the Day

מִי?, מָתַ?, לָמָּה?, מַה?, אֵיפֹה?

Meaning: The Five Ws?

Translit: Mi?, Ma•tai?, La•ma?, Ma?, Ey•fo?

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We’ve been receiving requests to introduce some simple words and expressions that are essential for day-to-day conversation. To meet these requests, we include from time to time the most useful common words of interpersonal communication. Because these words are simple, and to make this series more effective, we’ll present today 5 words instead of the regular pace of one a day. You’ll need a little more time for practice but you’ll built up your useful vocabulary much sooner. If you are in contact with Hebrew speakers, why not start today and surprise them with a small representation from their own tongue…

Today’s words are the Five Ws. These are the famous interrogative.

Who? – mi?

When? – ma•tai?

Why? – la•ma?

What? – ma?

Where? – Ey•fo?

We’ve been receiving requests to introduce some simple words and expressions that are essential for day-to-day conversation. To meet these requests, we include from time to time the most useful common words of interpersonal communication. Because these words are simple, and to make this series more effective, we’ll present today 5 words instead of the regular pace of one a day. You’ll need a little more time for practice but you’ll built up your useful vocabulary much sooner. If you are in contact with Hebrew speakers, why not start today and surprise them with a small representation from their own tongue…

Today’s words are the Five Ws. These are the famous interrogative.

Who? – mi?

When? – ma•tai?

Why? – la•ma?

What? – ma?

Where? – Ey•fo?