להיות

This is the 22nd most frequent Hebrew word.


להיות

"To be"


The word "להיות" is used here in its infinitive form, meaning 'to become' or 'to be', indicating a desire to achieve a certain state.

אני רוצה להיות רופא בעתיד.

I want to become a doctor in the future.


The word "להיות" is used here in its infinitive form to express an obligation, often paired with a modal structure.

עליו להיות בבית בשעה תשע.

He must be at home by nine o'clock.


Here, "להיות" expresses the state of existence in a certain condition, signifying potentiality or factual statement.

אפשר להיות מאושרים גם במצבים קשים.

It is possible to be happy even in difficult situations.