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אתם — meaning in English: you
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you (m.pl.)
היום
hayom
הדם
hadam
האישי
ha'ishi
פסק
pasak
אתם
atem
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informal
very common
Usage
The word אתם is commonly used in everyday conversation among friends, family, and colleagues. You might hear it at a casual coffee shop when ordering with a group, or in a classroom setting when a teacher addresses students directly.
Synonyms & nuances
The word אתם is specific to addressing multiple people, while אתה (ata) is used for addressing a single male and את (at) for a single female. Choosing אתם over the singular forms emphasizes that you are speaking to a group, which is essential in conversational contexts.
Culture
The word אתם has its roots in Biblical Hebrew, where it was used to address groups. Interestingly, Hebrew is a gendered language, and while אתם is used for a mixed-gender group or a group of men, women would be addressed as אתן. This duality reflects the cultural nuances of gender in Hebrew society.
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