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Hebrew 101: Lesson 7
Roots and Models Examples
Now that you understand roots and patterns, let's see them in action with practical examples.
Root: כ-ת-ב (K-T-B) - "Writing"
| Hebrew | Pronunciation | Meaning | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| כָּתַב | katav | he wrote | CaCaC (basic verb) |
| כּוֹתֵב | kotev | writes / writing | CoCeC (present/participle) |
| כְּתָב | ktav | handwriting, script | CCaC (noun) |
| מִכְתָּב | michtav | letter | miCCaC (noun) |
| כְּתֹבֶת | ktovet | address | CCoCet (noun) |
Root: ל-מ-ד (L-M-D) - "Learning"
- לָמַד (lamad) - he learned
- לוֹמֵד (lomed) - learns, student
- לִמּוּד (limud) - study
- מְלַמֵּד (melamed) - teacher
Key Insight: Once you know a root, you can often guess related words even if you've never seen them before!