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The infinitive in Nif’al expresses the basic idea of a passive or reflexive action – like “to be opened,” “to

The infinitive in Hitpa’el expresses the basic idea of a reflexive or reciprocal action – like “to get dressed,” “to

The infinitive in Hif’il expresses the basic idea of a causative action – like “to cause to stand,” “to inform,”

The infinitive form in Binyan Pi’el (פִּעֵל) is used to express the basic idea of an action – like “to

Binyan Nif’al is a verb pattern that typically expresses passive or reflexive action. It often shows that the subject either

Binyan Pu’al is the passive counterpart of Binyan Pi’el. It expresses actions that were done to the subject, often with

Binyan Huf’al is the passive counterpart of Binyan Hif’il. It describes situations where the subject undergoes an action that someone

Binyan Hitpa’el is a verb pattern in Hebrew that typically expresses reflexive or reciprocal action. It describes someone doing something

Binyan Hif’il is an active verb pattern in Hebrew that typically expresses causative action. It describes someone causing something

Binyan Pi’el is one of the major verb patterns in Hebrew. It typically expresses intensive, repetitive, or causative actions in