Sem 2: Quiz 4 Grammar Part 2 (Futato Ch 31-34) Hiphil Verb Forms Flashcards
How might you determine the meaning of a Hiphil verb?
add “cause to” +
Qal definition
simplify this if possible
Examples:
What do verbs of motion frequently denote in the Hiphil?
bring
(or a similar idea, such as lead)
What do we know about Hiphil perfect verbs?
- preformative he-hireq
- only **the 3rd person forms ** have 2Rv = hireq-yod in the perfect form
- if it is a strong verb in Hiphil stem, there is a sheva under 1R
What do we know about Hiphil imperfect verbs?
Pv = patakh
1Rv = sheva
2Rv = hireq-yod
fp 2Rv = tsere
vowels: patakh-sheva-hireqyod/tsere
What do we know about Hiphil WCI verbs?
WCI turns 2Rv hireq-yod into tsere (remember this!)
What do we know about Hiphil jussives?
jussives 2Rv hireq-yod turns into tsere
What do we know about Hiphil participles?
key feature
preformative מַ
(begins with mem-patakh)
Don’t confuse with Piel ptc mem-sheva!
If a word begins with mem, what are the possibilities?
- מַ־ Hiphil ptc
- 2R dagesh + מְ־ Piel ptc
- inseparable מִן [mem-hireq-dagesh]
- word beginning with mem, מַיִם
What are general indicators of a Hiphil?
- he preformative in pf, impv, inf
- other forms look for 2Rv hireq-yod or tsere
- ptc begins with mem-patakh replacing impf preformative