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Questions & Answers about הקדר אוהב קדרות.
Why does the sentence start with ה in הקדר?
The ה at the beginning is the Hebrew definite article, equivalent to the in English.
So:
- קדר = a potter / potter
- הקדר = the potter
In Hebrew, the definite article is attached directly to the word, not written as a separate word.
What does קדר mean exactly?
קדר means potter — a person who makes clay vessels, pottery, and similar items.
It is a noun referring to a profession or role.
Why is it אוהב and not some separate word for likes or loves?
אוהב is the Hebrew verb form meaning loves or likes, depending on context.
In this sentence, it agrees with a masculine singular subject:
- הקדר = the potter (masculine singular)
- therefore the verb is אוהב
Related forms include:
- אוהב = he loves / loving or masculine singular loves
- אוהבת = feminine singular
- אוהבים = masculine plural
- אוהבות = feminine plural
Hebrew verbs usually reflect the gender and number of the subject.
How do I know הקדר is masculine?