In Hebrew, there are seven standard verb patterns, known as "binyanim." Each binyan modifies the root of the verb to express different voices or aspects of action. Here they are:

1.
Pa’al (פָּעַל): The basic form, often active voice.
2.
Nif’al (נִפְעַל): Usually passive or reflexive voice.
3.
Pi’el (פִּעֵל): Often expresses an intensive or causative action in active voice.
4.
Pu’al (פֻּעַל): Generally the passive counterpart of Pi’el.
5.
Hif’il (הִפְעִיל): Frequently causative action in active voice.
6.
Huf’al (הֻפְעַל): Typically the passive counterpart of Hif’il.
7.
Hitpa’el (הִתְפַּעֵל): Reflective or reciprocal action, sometimes passive.

Each binyan can change the meaning of the root verb significantly, and mastering them is essential for fluency in Hebrew. They are used to conjugate verbs throughout different tenses and to match the subject’s gender and number.

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