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When is the Hebrew prefix אה used?

The Hebrew prefix "אה" (pronounced "ah") is not a stand-alone prefix. It's actually part of a larger prefix structure אה- which is used in several contexts:

1. אה- + Verb (Root): This forms a causative verb, indicating that the subject *causes* the action of the verb.

* Example:

* אהב (to love) becomes אהיב (to make someone love, to cause someone to love)

2. אה- + Verb (Root) + -ה (feminine ending): This forms a causative verb in the feminine singular form.

* Example:

* אהב (to love) becomes אהיבה (to make someone love, to cause someone to love - feminine form)

3. אה- + Noun: This forms a verb related to the noun, usually meaning "to make" or "to cause" something related to the noun.

* Example:

* שלום (peace) becomes אהל (to cause peace, to pacify)

4. אה- + Verb (Root) + -ות (feminine plural ending): This forms a causative verb in the feminine plural form.

* Example:

* אהב (to love) becomes אהבות (to make someone love, to cause someone to love - feminine plural form)

Note:

* The prefix אה- is not used with every verb, and the resulting meaning can vary depending on the specific verb and context.

* אה- is a common prefix in Hebrew, making it crucial to understand its use in different contexts.

If you want to know more about specific words using the prefix אה-, please provide the word and I can help you understand its meaning and context.

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