Verb Phrase Introduction

What is a Verb Phrase?

English: A verb phrase does not contain a subject.

Judean: A verb phrase always contains a subject; verb (action) with a subject. It forms a complete thought. The word order is always SV (Subject - Verb). This is not acknowledged at all by most Hebrew teachers which makes learning Judean quite difficult.

READING GOAL:
To identify verb phrases and understand how Judean handles verb conjugation differently than English.

1. Imperfect (Future/Ongoing Action)
Action is not yet complete. Prefix attached to verb root.

2. Perfect (Completed Action)
Action is finished/completed. Suffix attached to verb root.

3. Imperative (Commands)
Direct commands to another person.

4. Nominal Sentences
Sentences with no verb - uses "to be" understood.

5. Consecutive Verbs
Multiple verbs connected in sequence.

1. Subject Built Into Verb

English: "I" + "walk" (2 separate words)
Judean: הלכתי (subject attached to verb)

2. Word Order is Always SV

English: Subject + Verb (I walked)
Judean: Subject + Verb - subject is built into the verb itself

3. Subject-Verb Agreement

Verb changes based on gender AND number:
Masculine/Feminine forms and Singular/Plural forms

In the following lessons, we'll break down each type of verb phrase:

• Lesson 10.1: Imperfect Verb (Future/Ongoing Action)
• Lesson 10.2: Redundant Symbol Rule
• Lesson 10.3: Perfect Verb (Completed Action)
• Lesson 10.4: Subject-Verb Agreement
• Lesson 10.5: Male Proper Name Subject Agreement
• Lesson 10.6: Female Proper Name Subject Agreement
• Lesson 10.7: Nominal Sentences
• Lesson 10.8: Imperative (Commands)
• Lesson 10.9: Consecutive Verbs