Welcome to Lesson 10 of the Latinum Institute's Modern Hebrew course. In this lesson, we will explore how to express "it" in Hebrew, which is more complex than in English due to Hebrew's gender system. For a complete index of lessons and course materials, please visit https://latinum.substack.com/p/index.
In Hebrew, there is no single word for "it." Instead, Hebrew uses several words depending on the gender of the noun being referred to and the context: -
הוא (hu) - "he/it" for masculine nouns -
היא (hi) - "she/it" for feminine nouns -
זה (zeh) - "this/it" for masculine demonstrative -
זאת (zot) - "this/it" for feminine demonstrative
Question: What does "it" mean in Hebrew? Answer: In Hebrew, "it" is expressed using gender-specific pronouns: הוא (hu) for masculine nouns, היא (hi) for feminine nouns, זה (zeh) for masculine demonstrative "this/it," and זאת (zot) for feminine demonstrative "this/it."
Subject: Modern Hebrew Language Learning Level: Beginner to Intermediate Topic: Personal Pronouns and Demonstratives Learning Objective: Students will learn to correctly use Hebrew equivalents of "it" based on gender and context Prerequisites: Basic Hebrew alphabet knowledge Duration: 60-90 minutes self-study
In this lesson, you will encounter various uses of "it" in Hebrew through 15 carefully constructed examples. Each example appears in three formats: detailed interlinear glossing, complete sentences with translations, and Hebrew-only text. The examples demonstrate how gender agreement works in Hebrew and when to use each form of "it."
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Hebrew has no neutral gender - every noun is either masculine or feminine -
The pronoun for "it" must match the gender of the noun it refers to -
הוא/היא can mean both "he/she" and "it" depending on context -
זה/זאת are demonstrative pronouns that can also mean "it" in certain contexts -
Gender agreement is essential for correct Hebrew communication
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10.1 הַסֵּפֶר the-book (ha-SE-fer) הַזֶּה this (ha-ZEH) מְעַנְיֵן interesting (me-an-YEN). הוּא it/he (hu) עַל about (al) הִיסְטוֹרְיָה history (his-TOR-ya).
10.2 רָאִיתִי I-saw (ra-I-ti) אֶת [object marker] (et) הַחָתוּל the-cat (ha-kha-TUL). הוּא it/he (hu) יָשֵׁן sleeping (ya-SHEN) עַל on (al) הַכִּסֵּא the-chair (ha-ki-SE).
10.3 הַמְּכוֹנִית the-car (ha-me-kho-NIT) חֲדָשָׁה new (kha-da-SHA). הִיא it/she (hi) אֲדֻמָּה red (a-du-MA).
10.4 זֶה this/it (zeh) לֹא not (lo) קָשֶׁה difficult (ka-SHE) לְהָבִין to-understand (le-ha-VIN).
10.5 הַשֻּׁלְחָן the-table (ha-shul-KHAN) כָּבֵד heavy (ka-VED). הוּא it/he (hu) עָשׂוּי made (a-SUI) מֵעֵץ from-wood (me-ETZ).
10.6 אֵיפֹה where (EI-fo) הַמַּפְתֵּחַ the-key (ha-maf-TE-akh)? הוּא it/he (hu) עַל on (al) הַשֻּׁלְחָן the-table (ha-shul-KHAN).
10.7 הַבַּיִת the-house (ha-BA-yit) גָּדוֹל big (ga-DOL). הוּא it/he (hu) בָּנוּי built (ba-NUI) מֵאֶבֶן from-stone (me-E-ven).
10.8 הַתְּמוּנָה the-picture (ha-tmu-NA) יָפָה beautiful (ya-FA). הִיא it/she (hi) תְּלוּיָה hanging (tlu-YA) עַל on (al) הַקִּיר the-wall (ha-KIR).
10.9 הַיֶּלֶד the-boy (ha-YE-led) רָאָה saw (ra-A) צִפּוֹר bird (tsi-POR). הִיא it/she (hi) עָפָה flew (a-FA) מֵהָעֵץ from-the-tree (me-ha-ETZ).
10.10 זֹאת this/it (zot) הַפַּעַם the-time (ha-PA-am) הָרִאשׁוֹנָה the-first (ha-ri-sho-NA) שֶׁלִּי my (she-LI).
10.11 הַכֶּלֶב the-dog (ha-KE-lev) רָעֵב hungry (ra-EV). הוּא it/he (hu) רוֹצֶה wants (ro-TSE) לֶאֱכֹל to-eat (le-e-KHOL).
10.12 הַגִּיטָרָה the-guitar (ha-gi-TA-ra) שֶׁלִּי my (she-LI) יְשָׁנָה old (ye-sha-NA). הִיא it/she (hi) עֲדַיִן still (a-DA-yin) מְנַגֶּנֶת plays (me-na-GE-net) יָפֶה beautifully (ya-FE).
10.13 זֶה this/it (zeh) הַזְּמַן the-time (ha-ze-MAN) לָלֶכֶת to-go (la-LE-khet) הַבַּיְתָה home (ha-BAI-ta).
10.14 הַסֶּרֶט the-movie (ha-SE-ret) הָיָה was (ha-YA) מְצֻיָּן excellent (me-tsu-YAN). הוּא it/he (hu) נִגְמַר ended (nig-MAR) בְּשָׁעָה at-hour (be-sha-A) עֶשֶׂר ten (E-ser).
10.15 הַעוּגָה the-cake (ha-u-GA) טְעִימָה delicious (te-i-MA). הִיא it/she (hi) מְכִילָה contains (me-khi-LA) שׁוֹקוֹלָד chocolate (sho-ko-LAD).
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10.1 הספר הזה מעניין. הוא על היסטוריה. This book is interesting. It is about history.
10.2 ראיתי את החתול. הוא ישן על הכסא. I saw the cat. It is sleeping on the chair.
10.3 המכונית חדשה. היא אדומה. The car is new. It is red.
10.4 זה לא קשה להבין. It is not difficult to understand.
10.5 השולחן כבד. הוא עשוי מעץ. The table is heavy. It is made of wood.
10.6 איפה המפתח? הוא על השולחן. Where is the key? It is on the table.
10.7 הבית גדול. הוא בנוי מאבן. The house is big. It is built from stone.
10.8 התמונה יפה. היא תלויה על הקיר. The picture is beautiful. It is hanging on the wall.
10.9 הילד ראה ציפור. היא עפה מהעץ. The boy saw a bird. It flew from the tree.
10.10 זאת הפעם הראשונה שלי. It is my first time.
10.11 הכלב רעב. הוא רוצה לאכול. The dog is hungry. It wants to eat.
10.12 הגיטרה שלי ישנה. היא עדיין מנגנת יפה. My guitar is old. It still plays beautifully.
10.13 זה הזמן ללכת הביתה. It is time to go home.
10.14 הסרט היה מצוין. הוא נגמר בשעה עשר. The movie was excellent. It ended at ten o'clock.
10.15 העוגה טעימה. היא מכילה שוקולד. The cake is delicious. It contains chocolate.
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10.1 הספר הזה מעניין. הוא על היסטוריה.
10.2 ראיתי את החתול. הוא ישן על הכסא.
10.3 המכונית חדשה. היא אדומה.
10.4 זה לא קשה להבין.
10.5 השולחן כבד. הוא עשוי מעץ.
10.6 איפה המפתח? הוא על השולחן.
10.7 הבית גדול. הוא בנוי מאבן.
10.8 התמונה יפה. היא תלויה על הקיר.
10.9 הילד ראה ציפור. היא עפה מהעץ.
10.10 זאת הפעם הראשונה שלי.
10.11 הכלב רעב. הוא רוצה לאכול.
10.12 הגיטרה שלי ישנה. היא עדיין מנגנת יפה.
10.13 זה הזמן ללכת הביתה.
10.14 הסרט היה מצוין. הוא נגמר בשעה עשר.
10.15 העוגה טעימה. היא מכילה שוקולד.
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Hebrew expresses "it" differently than English because every Hebrew noun has grammatical gender (masculine or feminine). There is no neuter gender in Hebrew. This means you must know the gender of a noun to correctly say "it" in Hebrew.
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הוא (hu) - Used for masculine nouns -
Pronounced "hoo" -
Also means "he" when referring to people -
Example: הספר (the book - masculine) → הוא מעניין (it is interesting) -
היא (hi) - Used for feminine nouns -
Pronounced "hee" -
Also means "she" when referring to people -
Example: המכונית (the car - feminine) → היא חדשה (it is new) -
זה (zeh) - Masculine demonstrative "this/it" -
Pronounced "zeh" -
Used in expressions like "it is..." when not referring to a specific noun -
Example: זה קשה (it is difficult) -
זאת (zot) - Feminine demonstrative "this/it" -
Pronounced "zot" -
Less common than זה in "it is" expressions -
Example: זאת הפעם הראשונה (it is the first time)
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Using the wrong gender pronoun -
Wrong: הגיטרה... הוא ישן (The guitar... it is old) -
Correct: הגיטרה... היא ישנה (The guitar... it is old) -
Forgetting gender agreement in adjectives -
Wrong: המכונית הוא חדש -
Correct: המכונית היא חדשה (feminine adjective to match) -
Overusing זה instead of proper pronouns -
While זה can mean "it," don't use it when referring back to a specific noun -
Use הוא/היא for specific references -
Direct translation from English -
English speakers often want to use one word for "it" -
Remember: Hebrew requires gender-specific choices
In English, "it" is universal and genderless. In Hebrew: -
You must know if the noun is masculine or feminine -
The pronoun changes based on the noun's gender -
Adjectives also change to match the gender
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Identify the noun you're referring to -
Determine its gender (masculine or feminine) -
If masculine, use הוא -
If feminine, use היא -
If making a general statement without a specific noun, use זה -
Make sure any adjectives match the gender
Common masculine endings: no special ending, ־ון, ־ן Common feminine endings: ־ה, ־ת, ־ית
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Weather expressions often use no pronoun: גשם (it's raining) not "it is raining" -
Time expressions often use זה: זה הזמן (it's time) -
Impersonal expressions use זה: זה חשוב (it's important)
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The Hebrew gender system reflects the ancient Semitic worldview where everything in creation has an inherent masculine or feminine quality. This is not about biological sex but rather a grammatical categorization that affects how Hebrew speakers conceptualize the world.
Biblical Hebrew had a more complex system that included dual forms and remnants of a neuter gender. Modern Hebrew simplified this but retained the essential masculine/feminine distinction. The revival of Hebrew as a spoken language in the late 19th and early 20th centuries required speakers to internalize these gender patterns naturally.
Hebrew speakers don't consciously think about gender when speaking, but the system shapes expression in subtle ways. For example, when Israeli children learn to speak, they naturally acquire the gender of nouns along with the nouns themselves. This is similar to how French or Spanish speakers internalize gender.
In contemporary Israeli society, there's growing awareness of gender-inclusive language. Some speakers are experimenting with ways to be more inclusive, though the binary gender system remains fundamental to Hebrew grammar. Tech companies and startups sometimes use English loanwords partly to avoid gender-specific language in professional contexts.
Israeli children learn gender through repetition and context, not rules. They hear "הכדור הוא" (the ball, it) and "הבובה היא" (the doll, it) thousands of times. Adult learners can benefit from this approach by noticing patterns rather than memorizing rules for every word.
Israelis often use זה in casual speech even when technically הוא or היא would be more correct. This reflects the informal nature of spoken Modern Hebrew. However, in formal writing, proper gender agreement is expected.
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From "הנסיך הקטן" (The Little Prince) by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Hebrew translation by Aryeh Lerner, Chapter 21
"זֶה this/it (zeh) הַסּוֹד the-secret (ha-SOD) שֶׁלִּי my (she-LI)," אָמַר said (a-MAR) הַשּׁוּעָל the-fox (ha-shu-AL). "הוּא it/he (hu) פָּשׁוּט simple (pa-SHUT) מְאֹד very (me-OD): רוֹאִים sees-one (ro-IM) טוֹב well (tov) רַק only (rak) בַּלֵּב with-the-heart (ba-LEV). הָעִקָּר the-essential (ha-i-KAR) סָמוּי hidden (sa-MUI) מִן from (min) הָעֵינַיִם the-eyes (ha-ei-NA-yim). הַזְּמַן the-time (haz-MAN) שֶׁבִּזְבַּזְתָּ that-you-wasted (she-biz-BAZ-ta) עַל on (al) הַוֶּרֶד the-rose (ha-VE-red) שֶׁלְּךָ your (shel-KHA) - הוּא it/he (hu) מַה what (ma) שֶׁעוֹשֶׂה that-makes (she-o-SE) אֶת [object marker] (et) הַוֶּרֶד the-rose (ha-VE-red) שֶׁלְּךָ your (shel-KHA) כָּל־כָּךְ so (kol-KAKH) חָשׁוּב important (kha-SHUV)."
"זה הסוד שלי," אמר השועל. "הוא פשוט מאד: רואים טוב רק בלב. העיקר סמוי מן העיניים. הזמן שבזבזת על הורד שלך - הוא מה שעושה את הורד שלך כל־כך חשוב."
"This is my secret," said the fox. "It is very simple: one sees well only with the heart. The essential is hidden from the eyes. The time you wasted on your rose - it is what makes your rose so important."
"זה הסוד שלי," אמר השועל. "הוא פשוט מאד: רואים טוב רק בלב. העיקר סמוי מן העיניים. הזמן שבזבזת על הורד שלך - הוא מה שעושה את הורד שלך כל־כך חשוב."
This passage beautifully demonstrates the use of "it" in Hebrew literature. Notice how: -
זה begins the passage as "this/it is my secret" -
הוא refers back to הסוד (the secret - masculine) -
הוא appears again referring to הזמן (the time - masculine)
The fox uses simple but profound Hebrew. The pronoun choices create cohesion: the masculine הוא links the secret, its simplicity, and the time invested. This grammatical connection reinforces the thematic connection between these concepts.
The translation challenges include: -
"One sees" for the impersonal רואים -
The emphatic הוא in the final sentence -
The demonstrative force of זה at the beginning
Saint-Exupéry's philosophical style translates well into Hebrew's concise structure. The gender agreement throughout (הסוד...הוא, הזמן...הוא) creates a linguistic harmony that mirrors the thematic harmony of the passage.
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10.16 הַמֶּמְשָׁלָה the-government (ha-mem-sha-LA) הוֹדִיעָה announced (ho-di-A) הַיּוֹם today (ha-YOM) עַל about (al) תָּכְנִית plan (takh-NIT) חֲדָשָׁה new (kha-da-SHA). הִיא it/she (hi) תַּתְחִיל will-begin (tat-KHIL) בְּיָנוּאָר in-January (be-ya-nu-AR).
10.17 הַפְּרוֹיֶקְט the-project (ha-pro-YEKT) יַעֲלֶה will-cost (ya-a-LE) מִילְיוֹן million (mil-YON) שְׁקָלִים shekels (shka-LIM). הוּא it/he (hu) יִמָּשֵׁךְ will-continue (yi-ma-SHEKH) שָׁנָה year (sha-NA).
10.18 הָרֹאשׁ the-head (ha-ROSH) עִיר city (ir) אָמַר said (a-MAR) שֶׁ that (she) זֶה this/it (zeh) פִּתְרוֹן solution (pit-RON) טוֹב good (tov) לַבְּעָיָה to-the-problem (la-be-a-YA).
10.19 הַחֲבִילָה the-package (ha-kha-vi-LA) הַכַּלְכָּלִית the-economic (ha-kal-ka-LIT) אֻשְּׁרָה was-approved (ush-RA). הִיא it/she (hi) כּוֹלֶלֶת includes (ko-LE-let) הַטָּבוֹת benefits (ha-ta-VOT) רַבּוֹת many (ra-BOT).
10.20 הַדּוּ״ח the-report (ha-DUKH) פֻּרְסַם was-published (pur-SAM) אֶתְמוֹל yesterday (et-MOL). הוּא it/he (hu) מְגַלֶּה reveals (me-ga-LE) נְתוּנִים data (ne-tu-NIM) מַדְאִיגִים worrying (mad-i-GIM).
10.21 הַחֶבְרָה the-company (ha-khev-RA) הִכְרִיזָה announced (hikh-ri-ZA) עַל about (al) מוּצָר product (mu-TSAR) חָדָשׁ new (kha-DASH). הוּא it/he (hu) יִהְיֶה will-be (yih-YE) זָמִין available (za-MIN) בְּקָרוֹב soon (be-ka-ROV).
10.22 הַמַּחֲקָר the-research (ha-makh-KAR) נִמְשַׁךְ continued (nim-SHAKH) חָמֵשׁ five (kha-MESH) שָׁנִים years (sha-NIM). הוּא it/he (hu) הוֹכִיחַ proved (ho-KHI-akh) אֶת [object marker] (et) הַתֵּאוֹרְיָה the-theory (ha-te-or-YA).
10.23 הַטֶּכְנוֹלוֹגְיָה the-technology (ha-tekh-no-LOG-ya) הַחֲדָשָׁה the-new (ha-kha-da-SHA) מְהַפְּכָנִית revolutionary (me-hap-kha-NIT). הִיא it/she (hi) תְּשַׁנֶּה will-change (te-sha-NE) אֶת [object marker] (et) הַשּׁוּק the-market (ha-SHUK).
10.24 הַוַּעֲדָה the-committee (ha-va-a-DA) דָּנָה discussed (DA-na) בַּהַצָּעָה in-the-proposal (ba-ha-tsa-A). הִיא it/she (hi) תַּחְלִיט will-decide (takh-LIT) בְּשָׁבוּעַ in-week (be-sha-VU-a) הַבָּא the-next (ha-BA).
10.25 הַמִבְצָע the-operation (ha-miv-TSA) הִסְתַּיֵּם ended (his-ta-YEM) בְּהַצְלָחָה in-success (be-hats-la-KHA). הוּא it/he (hu) אָרַךְ lasted (a-RAKH) שָׁעָה hour (sha-A).
10.26 הַתַּעֲרוּכָה the-exhibition (ha-ta-a-ru-KHA) נִפְתְּחָה opened (nif-te-KHA) הַיּוֹם today (ha-YOM). הִיא it/she (hi) תִּמָּשֵׁךְ will-continue (ti-ma-SHEKH) חֹדֶשׁ month (KHO-desh).
10.27 הַמִשְׁפָּט the-trial (ha-mish-PAT) הִתְחִיל began (hit-KHIL) הַבֹּקֶר this-morning (ha-BO-ker). הוּא it/he (hu) צָפוּי expected (tsa-FUI) לְהִמָּשֵׁךְ to-continue (le-hi-ma-SHEKH) שְׁבוּעַיִם two-weeks (shvu-A-yim).
10.28 הַהַפְגָּנָה the-demonstration (ha-haf-ga-NA) עָבְרָה passed (av-RA) בְּשֶׁקֶט in-quiet (be-SHE-ket). הִיא it/she (hi) כָּלְלָה included (ka-le-LA) אֲלָפִים thousands (a-la-FIM).
10.29 הַחוֹק the-law (ha-KHOK) אֻשַּׁר was-approved (u-SHAR) בַּכְּנֶסֶת in-the-Knesset (ba-kne-SET). הוּא it/he (hu) יִכָּנֵס will-enter (yi-ka-NES) לְתֹקֶף into-force (le-TO-kef) מָחָר tomorrow (ma-KHAR).
10.30 הַמַּשֵּׂאוֹת the-negotiations (ha-ma-se-OT) וְהַמַּתָּן and-the-discussions (ve-ha-ma-TAN) נִכְשְׁלוּ failed (nikh-she-LU). זֶה it (zeh) הָיָה was (ha-YA) צָפוּי expected (tsa-FUI).
10.16 הממשלה הודיעה היום על תכנית חדשה. היא תתחיל בינואר. The government announced today about a new plan. It will begin in January.
10.17 הפרויקט יעלה מיליון שקלים. הוא יימשך שנה. The project will cost a million shekels. It will continue for a year.
10.18 ראש העיר אמר שזה פתרון טוב לבעיה. The mayor said that it is a good solution to the problem.
10.19 החבילה הכלכלית אושרה. היא כוללת הטבות רבות. The economic package was approved. It includes many benefits.
10.20 הדו״ח פורסם אתמול. הוא מגלה נתונים מדאיגים. The report was published yesterday. It reveals worrying data.
10.21 החברה הכריזה על מוצר חדש. הוא יהיה זמין בקרוב. The company announced a new product. It will be available soon.
10.22 המחקר נמשך חמש שנים. הוא הוכיח את התאוריה. The research continued for five years. It proved the theory.
10.23 הטכנולוגיה החדשה מהפכנית. היא תשנה את השוק. The new technology is revolutionary. It will change the market.
10.24 הוועדה דנה בהצעה. היא תחליט בשבוע הבא. The committee discussed the proposal. It will decide next week.
10.25 המבצע הסתיים בהצלחה. הוא ארך שעה. The operation ended successfully. It lasted an hour.
10.26 התערוכה נפתחה היום. היא תימשך חודש. The exhibition opened today. It will continue for a month.
10.27 המשפט התחיל הבוקר. הוא צפוי להימשך שבועיים. The trial began this morning. It is expected to continue for two weeks.
10.28 ההפגנה עברה בשקט. היא כללה אלפים. The demonstration passed quietly. It included thousands.
10.29 החוק אושר בכנסת. הוא ייכנס לתוקף מחר. The law was approved in the Knesset. It will enter into force tomorrow.
10.30 המשאות והמתן נכשלו. זה היה צפוי. The negotiations failed. It was expected.
10.16 הממשלה הודיעה היום על תכנית חדשה. היא תתחיל בינואר.
10.17 הפרויקט יעלה מיליון שקלים. הוא יימשך שנה.
10.18 ראש העיר אמר שזה פתרון טוב לבעיה.
10.19 החבילה הכלכלית אושרה. היא כוללת הטבות רבות.
10.20 הדו״ח פורסם אתמול. הוא מגלה נתונים מדאיגים.
10.21 החברה הכריזה על מוצר חדש. הוא יהיה זמין בקרוב.
10.22 המחקר נמשך חמש שנים. הוא הוכיח את התאוריה.
10.23 הטכנולוגיה החדשה מהפכנית. היא תשנה את השוק.
10.24 הוועדה דנה בהצעה. היא תחליט בשבוע הבא.
10.25 המבצע הסתיים בהצלחה. הוא ארך שעה.
10.26 התערוכה נפתחה היום. היא תימשך חודש.
10.27 המשפט התחיל הבוקר. הוא צפוי להימשך שבועיים.
10.28 ההפגנה עברה בשקט. היא כללה אלפים.
10.29 החוק אושר בכנסת. הוא ייכנס לתוקף מחר.
10.30 המשאות והמתן נכשלו. זה היה צפוי.
News Hebrew uses more formal language than conversational Hebrew, but the rules for "it" remain consistent. Key patterns in news reporting include: -
Gender Agreement in Headlines -
News items maintain strict gender agreement -
המממשלה (government - feminine) → היא תתחיל -
הפרויקט (project - masculine) → הוא יימשך -
Passive Voice Constructions -
News often uses passive voice: אושר (was approved), פורסם (was published) -
The pronoun still agrees with the subject's gender -
Future Tense Usage -
News frequently discusses future events -
Gender agreement continues: היא תשנה (it/she will change) -
Common News Vocabulary Gender Patterns -
Masculine: דו״ח (report), חוק (law), משפט (trial), פרויקט (project) -
Feminine: ממשלה (government), חברה (company), תכנית (plan), ועדה (committee) -
Formal vs. Informal Usage -
News maintains formal pronoun usage -
Less likely to use זה as a general "it" substitute -
Proper gender pronouns (הוא/היא) preferred -
International Terms -
Many borrowed words in news (פרויקט, טכנולוגיה) -
Gender assignment follows Hebrew patterns -
English loanwords ending in -tion/-sion → feminine (טכנולוגיה) -
Impersonal Constructions -
זה היה צפוי (it was expected) - uses זה for impersonal statements -
No specific noun referent needed
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