Lesson 12 · 45 min
All Seven Binyanim
Time to meet the full family. Seven binyanim: three active (פָּעַל, פִּיעֵל, הִפְעִיל), three passive (נִפְעַל, פּוּעַל, הוּפְעַל), and one reflexive (הִתְפַּעֵל).
The Active Three
Simple, intensive, and causative — with the root שׁ־ב־ר (break).
The Passive Three
Each active binyan has a passive mirror.
The Reflexive One
Hitpa'el — action done to or among oneself.
Quick check
Which binyan is the passive partner of hif'il?
When you’re ready, mark this book done.