Hebrew Word of the Day
אפשר
ef-SHAR • modal adverb — 2nd of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: possible; may/can — used to ask permission or indicate possibility
Examples
- אפשר לקבל את התפריט, בבקשה?
(Can I have the menu, please?) - האם אפשר לשלם בכרטיס?
(Is it possible to pay by card?) - אני לא יודע אם אפשר להגיע מחר.
(I don't know if it's possible to arrive tomorrow.)
Synonyms
- ניתן
- יכול
Use 'אפשר' to ask for permission or to talk about possibility. In questions you can say 'אפשר...?' or 'האם אפשר...?' For ability or subject-based 'can', Hebrew often uses the verb 'יכול' which must agree with the subject; 'אפשר' is impersonal and focuses on whether something is possible or permitted.
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