Learn Hebrew Verbs Lesson #11 - Paal Past Tense - AH-CHA

Summary

In this video, the instructor continues teaching past tense conjugation for Hebrew 'Al' verbs, focusing on the verb 'love' as an example. The session includes a review of previous lessons, introduction of new patterns for 'Aha' verbs, and the significance of suffixes corresponding to pronouns. The instructor emphasizes differences in sound patterns for masculine and feminine forms, guiding learners through conjugation exercises. Additionally, a new Facebook group for Hebrew learners is introduced, enhancing community engagement. Overall, the lesson aims to solidify understanding of past tense forms in a clear and interactive manner.

Takeaways

• 😀 The session focuses on the past tense forms of 'Al' verbs, specifically the verb 'love'.
• 😀 A new past tense verb conjugation resource is available on the blog, with two versions based on pronoun order.
• 😀 A Facebook group for Hebrew learners has been established to share resources and engage in challenges.
• 😀 Previous lessons covered the conjugation of regular verbs ending in 'Alef' and 'Yud' in the past tense.
• 😀 Examples of conjugation patterns for 'Al' verbs were demonstrated with specific verbs like 'Lazo' (to help) and 'Limad' (to find).
• 😀 The past tense conjugations for the verb 'to hear' were shared, showing variations based on gender.
• 😀 The lesson introduces 'Aha' verbs, characterized by a middle letter of 'Alef', 'Hey', or 'Yud'.
• 😀 The past tense conjugation pattern for 'Aha' verbs involves adding an additional vowel sound for 'he' and 'him'.
• 😀 The verb 'to love' is conjugated as 'Ahava' for 'he' and 'Havoo' for 'him' in the past tense.
• 😀 Students are encouraged to practice conjugating three 'Aha' verbs and utilize the new conjugation patterns.

Q & A

What is the focus of this lesson?

The lesson focuses on the past tense form of 'Al' verbs, particularly the verb 'to love' (אהב - ahav).

What resources are available for learning the past tense of Hebrew verbs?

A conjugation chart for past tense verbs is available on the blog, with two versions to choose from based on pronoun order.

How are Hebrew pronouns arranged in the provided conjugation chart?

The pronouns can be arranged in typical order with singular first and plural last, or in a way that highlights suffixes based on the pronoun.

What is the significance of the Hebrew Facebook group mentioned?

The Facebook group 'Hebrew at the Key Five' serves as a community for Hebrew learners, sharing resources and engaging in challenges.

What pattern do regular 'Al' verbs follow in the past tense?

Regular 'Al' verbs typically follow a pattern where suffixes match the pronouns, with specific sound patterns for 'he' and 'him.'

How do you conjugate the verb 'to find' in the past tense?

The verb 'to find' (מצא - matzah) follows the pattern, with 'he found' as 'matzah' and 'she found' as 'matzá.'

What is the sound pattern for the verb 'to hear' in the past tense?

For 'to hear' (שמע - shama), the sound patterns are 'shama' for 'he heard' and 'shamati' for 'I heard.'

What distinguishes 'Aha' verbs from 'Al' verbs in their conjugation?

The main difference is the addition of an extra vowel sound for 'he' and 'him' in 'Aha' verbs, changing the sound pattern.

What are the sound patterns for the verb 'to love' (אהב) in past tense?

'To love' has the sound patterns 'ahav' for 'he loved' and 'ahavah' for 'she loved,' with 'I loved' as 'ahavti.'

How should learners practice conjugating 'Aha' verbs in the past tense?

Learners should conjugate verbs such as 'to ask' (שאל), 'to choose' (בחר), and 'to kick' (בעט) using the learned patterns.