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Why Gender Matters in Hebrew
Hebrew is a highly gendered language. Almost every word changes based on gender - not just nouns, but verbs, adjectives, and even how you say "you."
The Problem with Other Translators
Google Translate, ChatGPT, and other tools default to masculine forms or make random gender choices. This creates:
- Confusing communication - People won't understand who you're talking to
- Embarrassing mistakes - Using wrong gender sounds unprofessional or even rude
- Incorrect grammar - The Hebrew sounds "off" to native speakers
See the Difference Gender Makes
Example 1: "Are you coming?"
Speaking to one man:
?אתה בא
(Ata ba?)
Speaking to one woman:
?את באה
(At ba'ah?)
Speaking to a mixed group:
?אתם באים
(Atem ba'im?)
Example 2: "I want to buy"
Speaker is male:
אני רוצה לקנות
(Ani rotzeh liknot)
Speaker is female:
אני רוצה לקנות
(Ani rotzah liknot)
Notice how the verb "rotzeh/rotzah" (want) changes? Other translators get this wrong constantly.
7 Gender Contexts for Perfect Accuracy
General
Formal documents, neutral context, official communication
Personal
Speaking about yourself (uses your profile gender)
To One Man
Speaking directly to one male person
To One Woman
Speaking directly to one female person
To Mostly Men
Group with majority male (uses masculine plural)
To Mostly Women
Group with majority female (uses feminine plural)
To Mixed Group
Mixed gender group (default plural form)
baba is the only Hebrew translator that gives you this level of control. Every other tool guesses or defaults to masculine.
Gender Accuracy Comparison
| Feature | baba | Google Translate | ChatGPT | DeepL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Gender Control | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Listener Gender Control | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Group Gender Options | 7 contexts | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Verb Gender Accuracy | 95%+ | ~60% | ~65% | ~70% |
| Pronoun Accuracy | 98%+ | ~55% | ~60% | ~65% |
Common Questions About Gender in Hebrew
Why does gender matter so much in Hebrew?
Hebrew assigns gender to almost everything - nouns, verbs, adjectives, and pronouns. Getting gender wrong is like using the wrong pronoun in English - it immediately sounds wrong to native speakers and can confuse the meaning of your sentence.
How does baba know which gender to use?
You choose! baba lets you select from 7 gender contexts based on who's speaking and who they're talking to. This ensures every translation is grammatically correct for your specific situation.
What happens if I don't specify gender?
baba uses the "General" context by default, which provides neutral, formal translations suitable for most documents. But for personal communication, we strongly recommend selecting the appropriate gender context.
Can I change gender for each translation?
Absolutely! You can change the gender context for every single translation. baba remembers your last choice to make it quick, but you have full control every time.
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