Hebrew · Common Verbs

לבוא

lavo

To come

Beginnerverb

Definition

To move toward the speaker or a place.

Example

בוא אלינו הערב!

Come to our place tonight!

Etymology

The verb 'לבוא' (lavo), meaning to come, is derived from the root ב-ו-א, which indicates movement towards a place. It has been integral to the Hebrew language for centuries.

How & Where It’s Used

'לבוא' is used informally in everyday conversation and formally in written texts, applicable in varied contexts such as invitations and instructions.

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