saying “human being” in Hebrew

ByAmi Steinberger
בן אדם
 
The full term for human being in Hebrew is בֶּן אָדָם (ben ah-DAHM) – literally, son of Adam. The term refers to males and females alike, such that you might correctly say הִיא בֶּן אָדָם טוֹב (hee ben ah-DAHM tohv) – she is a good person.
 
Oftentimes, בן אדם gets shortened to simply אדם. You might also say, היא אדם טוב – she is a good Adam. 
 
In English it sounds really awkward. But in Hebrew it’s natural.
 
 
Important Announcement
 
Today is the final day to register at regular price for this upcoming session (June 6 – July 15) of Ulpan La-Inyan classes. Courses will be taking place at AACI in both Jerusalem (Levels 1-5) and Tel Aviv (Levels 2 and 4).
 



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