Hebrew · Common Verbs
להיות
lihiyot
To be
Beginnerverb
Definition
To exist or to have a certain quality; not used in the present tense.
Example
אני רוצה להיות מורה.
I want to be a teacher.
Etymology
The verb 'להיות' (lihiyot) comes from the root ה-י-ה, meaning to be. It is an essential verb in Hebrew, indicating existence or state of being.
How & Where It’s Used
'להיות' is used in both formal and informal contexts in spoken and written Hebrew, and is a fundamental component of the language's grammar.