These prepositions are essential for expressing relationships between people, objects, and actions. Some behave like regular prepositions, while others (like אֵת) are unique to Hebrew grammar. This list introduces five high-frequency prepositions used in everyday speech, with pronunciation and examples to help learners use them naturally and accurately.
Common Prepositions
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration | Example Phrase (Hebrew) | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Of / Belonging to | שֶׁל | shel | הַסֵּפֶר שֶׁל הַיֶּלֶד | the boy’s book |
| (Definite direct object marker) | אֵת | et | רָאִיתִי אֶת הַסֶּרֶט | I saw the movie |
| With | עִם | im | אֲנִי עִם חָבֵרִים | I’m with friends |
| Without | בְּלִי | bli | קָפֶה בְּלִי סֻכָּר | coffee without sugar |
| Between | בֵּין | bein | בֵּין שְׁנֵי בָּתִּים | between two houses |