Basic Verbs

1. ללכת

   lalekhet

   To go

   Usage

   The base verb of movement — combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Infinitives begin with ל-. ללכת (to go) becomes אני הולך ("I go").

2. לבוא

   lavo

   To come

   Usage

   For someone or something arriving where you are

3. לאכול

   leekhol

   To eat

   Usage

   The base verb for anything about meals

4. לשתות

   lishtot

   To drink

   Usage

   Used for drinks and for taking medicine

5. לקנות

   liknot

   To buy

   Usage

   The base verb for stating you want to purchase something

6. לראות

   lirot

   To see

   Usage

   Covers both sightseeing and checking something

7. לחכות

   lekhakot

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for arranging to meet

8. אני רוצה ללכת

   ani rotse lalekhet

   I want to go

   Usage

   The pattern for naming a destination in a taxi or at a counter

9. אני רוצה לאכול

   ani rotse leekhol

   I want to eat

   Usage

   The pattern for naming a dish you want

10. אני רוצה את זה

    ani rotse et ze

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at something and say it — works as an order on its own

11. אני לא צריך

    ani lo tsarikh

    I don't need it

    Usage

    To decline a bag, a receipt or a tout

12. אני מחפש

    ani mekhapes

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    For naming what you are looking for — showing a photo speeds it up

13. יש לי

    yesh li

    I have it

    Usage

    To state you have something — tickets or documents, typically

14. אין לי

    ein li

    I don't have it

    Usage

    To state you do not have something — small change or a card, say

15. אני רוצה למשוך כסף

    ani rotse limshokh kesef

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    When looking for an ATM or explaining you need cash first

16. אני רוצה להזמין

    ani rotse lehazmin

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    To offer to book a room, a table or a tour

17. תעזור לי עם זה בבקשה

    taazor li im ze bevakasha

    Please help me with it

    Usage

    For concrete assistance — lifting a bag, working a machine

18. תגיד לי בבקשה

    tagid li bevakasha

    Please tell me

    Usage

    When you want information — directions or times, for instance

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