Hebrew Word of the Day
אפשר
/ef-SHAR/ • modal adjective / auxiliary — 5th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: possible / can / may (used to ask about possibility or permission)
Examples
- אפשר לעזור לך?
(Can I help you?) - אפשר להיכנס?
(May I come in?) - האם אפשר לעשות את זה מחר?
(Is it possible to do this tomorrow?)
Synonyms
- ניתן
- אפשרי
- מותר
Use אפשר to ask if something is possible or to request permission. It is commonly followed by an infinitive (אפשר + ל + verb). In casual speech people often say פשוט 'אפשר?' or 'אפשר את זה?' and in polite/formal contexts use 'האם אפשר...?'
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | לפעמים | sometimes; occasionally |
| 2026-07-11 | מקום | place, location, space (can be physical or figurat... |
| 2026-07-10 | מתי | when (asks about time) |
| 2026-07-09 | קרוב | near, close (physically or emotionally) |
| 2026-07-08 | חשוב | important; of significance |
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