ההרכב הזה מוכן למשחק ליגה.

this

Breakdown of ההרכב הזה מוכן למשחק ליגה.

• מוכן: ready
• משחק: game
• ליגה: league

Questions & Answers about ההרכב הזה מוכן למשחק ליגה.

What does ההרכב mean here?

In this sentence, ההרכב most naturally means the lineup, the formation, or the squad selection, especially in a sports context.

The root idea of הרכב is something like a composition or arrangement. Depending on context, it can mean different things, but with מוכן למשחק ליגה it strongly suggests a team lineup that is ready for a league game.

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Why does הזה come after the noun instead of before it?

In Hebrew, demonstratives like הזה (this, masculine singular) usually come after the noun:

• ההרכב הזה = this lineup
• literally: the-lineup this

This is normal Hebrew word order. English says this lineup, but Hebrew says the lineup this.

Also notice that the noun usually takes ה־ when used with הזה:

• הספר הזה = this book
• הילד הזה = this boy

So ההרכב הזה is exactly the expected pattern.

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Why is there a ה־ on הרכב if הזה already means this?