Hebrew Language Academy Rules on Common Grammatical Error
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
The Academy of the Hebrew Language has ruled that the correct way to say "five shekels" in Hebrew is "chamishe shekalim," not "chamesh shekalim." The Academy addressed the common error in a social media post, acknowledging people's hesitation to use the standard form due to formality concerns. They encouraged the public to embrace proper Hebrew grammar and overcome any embarrassment.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- The Academy of the Hebrew Language corrected the common use of "chamesh shekalim" to "chamishe shekalim."
- The Academy addressed the grammatical error in a social media post.
- The organization acknowledged public hesitation to use standard Hebrew.
- The Academy encouraged people to stop being ashamed of standard Hebrew.
The Academy of the Hebrew Language has addressed a common grammatical error in everyday speech, specifically concerning the word for "shekels." In a humorous social media post, the Academy clarified that the correct form is "chamishe shekalim" (five shekels), not "chamesh shekalim." The Academy acknowledged the social dilemma many face, wanting to use the standard Hebrew form but fearing it might sound too formal, while the incorrect version causes discomfort. They encouraged the public to "stop being ashamed of standard Hebrew" and to use the correct grammatical structure. The post included a question asking followers to tag friends who need to overcome their hesitation in using proper Hebrew.