אַתָּה מֵבִין?
ata mevin?
Do you understand? Addressed to a man or boy.
Pronunciation
Stress the final syllable of each word: a-TA me-VIN.
Usage
Use אַתָּה מֵבִין? to check whether a man or boy understands something. You can also add what you are asking about, as in אַתָּה מֵבִין מָה אָמַרְתִּי? (“Do you understand what I said?”). Depending on your tone, the question can sound helpful or impatient.
Grammar
אַתָּה means “you” when addressing one male, and מֵבִין is the masculine singular present form of “understand.” When addressing one female, say אַתְּ מְבִינָה? (at mevina?).
Example sentences
אַתָּה מֵבִין אֶת הַשְּׁאֵלָה?
Do you understand the question?
אַתָּה מֵבִין עִבְרִית?
Do you understand Hebrew?