Verb

לֶאֱכוֹל

le-e-KHOL

How to say eat in Hebrew

לאכול is the infinitive “to eat,” the dictionary form used in lesson lists and grammar tables.

Usage

Hebrew conjugates this verb heavily by tense and person. You will see it in invitations: בואו לאכול (“come eat”).

Without vowels

לאכול

With vowels (nikud)

לֶאֱכוֹל

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