Adjective Adventure: Describing People and Places in Hebrew
Adjectives are words that describe and kids love describing what they see, feel, and think! Learning basic Hebrew adjectives lets children talk about the world in colorful, personal ways.
Common Hebrew Adjectives for Kids
- גדול (Gadol) – Big
- קטן (Katan) – Small
- שמח (Sameach) – Happy
- עצוב (Atzuv) – Sad
- יפה (Yafeh/Yafah) – Beautiful (m/f)
- מהיר (Mahir) – Fast
- איטי (Iti) – Slow
- טעים (Ta’im) – Tasty
- ישן (Yashan) – Old
- חדש (Chadash) – New
Fun Hebrew Adjective Activities for Kids
Adjective Drawing Game
Say a word like “gadol” or “sameach” and let kids draw something that matches.
Opposite Match-Up
Give kids cards with adjectives and have them match opposites: גדול/קטן, שמח/עצוב.
Describe the Room
Walk around the classroom or house describing objects using Hebrew adjectives.
Story Color-In
Read a short story aloud and color pictures that match the adjectives mentioned.
Dinolingo uses animated stories, songs, and practice games to introduce adjectives in real context. Kids connect descriptions with characters, objects, and emotions.
Printable adjective cards and match-up worksheets help reinforce learning offline.
Final Thoughts
Describing the world helps kids make language their own. With the right tools and playful practice, Hebrew adjectives become a natural part of how children see and speak about everything around them.
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