This is the 955th most frequent Hebrew word.
במאי
Director (of a film or play).
In this sentence, "במאי" is used as a noun meaning "director", referring to a person who directs a theatrical or cinematic production.
הבמאי כיוון את השחקנים בסצנה.
The director guided the actors in the scene.
Here, "במאי" still functions as a noun for "director" but is used in the context of meeting the person behind the production.
אני הולך לפגוש את הבמאי אחרי ההצגה.
I am going to meet the director after the show.
In this case, "במאי" continues to denote a "director" but highlights aspiration or career ambition in the field of filmmaking.