how to say “the one and only” in Hebrew

ByAmi Steinberger

 

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הָאֶחָד וְהַיָּחִיד
 
 
The English expression the one and only translates to Hebrew literally – הָאֶחָד וְהַיָּחִיד   when referring to a male, and הָאַחַת וְהַיְּחִידָה   when referring to a female.
 
האחד והיחיד
 
 
For example:
 
אֲנִי שָׂמֵחַ לְהַצִּיג אֶת הָאַחַת וְהַיְּחִידָה, רִיטָה.
I’m happy to present (to you), the one and only, Rita.
 
 
Here’s one of my favorite songs, sung by Rita.
 
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