Hungry
רָעֵב
[Ra'ev]
Word Forms
Feminine (Sing.)
רְעֵבָה
[Re'evah]
Plural (Masc.)
רְעֵבִים
[Re'evim]
Plural (Fem.)
רְעֵבוֹת
[Re'evot]
📖 Translation
Hungry
The state of a person or animal experiencing a need for food; in need of sustenance.
💬 Usage Examples
אֲנִי רָעֵב מְאוֹד, אֵיפֹה הָאוֹכֶל?
Ani ra'ev me'od, eifo ha-ochel?
I am very hungry, where is the food?
הַיֶּלֶד הָיָה רָעֵב כָּל הַיּוֹם.
Ha-yeled haya ra'ev kol ha-yom.
The child was hungry all day.
אַל תַּדִּיחוּ אוֹתִי, אֲנִי כְּבָר רָעֵב.
Al tadichu oti, ani kvar ra'ev.
Don't delay me, I'm already hungry.
💡 Memory Tip
The sound of 'ra'ev' is similar to the Russian word 'rvat' (to tear/vomit), which can help associate it with the strong, almost painful feeling of hunger, despite different etymologies.