נגע

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Hebrew

Etymology

Root
נ־ג־ע (n-g-ʿ)
5 terms

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Pronunciation

Verb

נָגַע (nagá) (pa'al construction, infinitive לָגַעַת, future ייגע / יִגַּע)

  1. to touch, lay a hand on
    • 2008, יוני בלוך , “הקנאה ”, in על מי אני עובד :
      אני לא יכול לגעת בך
      אני לא יכול אבל אני מוכרח
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)
    • 2007, אפרת גוש , “גם אני הייתי שם ”, in הסליחה ואני :
      האם כשהוא מצחיק אותי
      נקוות בך הדמעות?
      האם כשהוא נוגע בי
      את סוף סוף מבינה?
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)
  2. to reach, extend to
  3. to be stricken
  4. (colloquial) to taste
  5. (colloquial) to hurt, damage
  6. (colloquial) to interest, concern

Usage notes

  • The verb נָגַע is never followed by אֵת הַ־ (et ha-, definite direct object marker).

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