ad-lib

ˌædˈlɪb
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Translation of ad-lib into Hebrew,

Verb

tr./intr.
1.

performance

improvise a speech or performance without preparation
לְאַלְתֵּר le'alterלוֹמַר סְפּוֹנְטָנִית
  • The comedian decided to ad-lib his entire routine.הקומיקאי החליט לאלתר את כל המופע שלו.
2.

create impromptu

make up something spontaneously
לְאַלְתֵּר le'alterלְהַמְצִיא בַּמָּקוֹם
  • She decided to ad-lib the introduction at the last moment..היא החליטה לאלתר את ההקדמה ברגע האחרון.

Adjective

1.

improvisation

improvised or done without preparation
מְאוּלְתָּר meʾultarסְפּוֹנְטָנִי בְּלִי הֲכָנָה
  • The actor gave an ad-lib response during the interview.השחקן נתן תשובה מאולתרת במהלך הראיון.
2.

unplanned

performed with little or no forethought
  • Her ad-lib comments surprised the audience.ההערות המאולתרות שלה הפתיעו את הקהל.
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Expressions with ad-lib: examples in English and translations in Hebrew

לְאַלְתֵּר
During the play, he had to speak ad-lib.

Synonyms and analogies of ad-lib in English

Examples of ad-lib in a sentence

  • During the play, she chose to ad-lib her lines.
  • He had to ad-lib his speech.
  • The actor chose to ad-lib his lines.
  • Her ad-lib remarks surprised the audience.
  • The comedian's ad-lib jokes were the highlight of the show.
  • His ad-lib speech was well-received by the crowd.

Translations of "ad-lib" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
לְאַלְתֵּרv. - le'alter

She was nervous but managed to ad-lib her way through the awkward questions.

היא הייתה לחוצה אבל הצליחה לאלתר את דרכה דרך השאלות המביכות.

He was so good at public speaking that he could ad-lib without any notes.

הוא היה כל כך טוב בנאום בפני קהל שהוא יכול היה לאלתר ללא הערות.

She forgot her script but managed to ad-lib a heartfelt speech about friendship.

היא שכחה את התסריט שלה אבל הצליחה לאלתר נאום נוגע על חברות.

The director encouraged the actors to ad-lib during rehearsals to find more natural dialogue.

המביים עודד את השחקנים לאלתר במהלך החזרות כדי למצוא דיאלוג יותר טבעי.

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Other translations for ad-lib:

  • אִלְתּוּר

ad-lib: Examples and translations in context

She felt comfortable enough to ad-lib when asked about her favorite hobbies in the interview.

היא הרגישה מספיק נוח לאלתר כשהיא נשאלה על התחביבים האהובים עליה בראיון.

She always knew how to ad-lib when things didn't go as planned during the play.

היא תמיד ידעה כיצד לאלתר כאשר הדברים לא התנהלו כמתוכנן במהלך ההצגה.

He managed to ad-lib his way through the awkward silence at the dinner party.

הוא הצליח לאלתר את דרכו דרך השתיקה המביכה במסיבת הערב.

During the meeting, he had to ad-lib his response as he wasn't fully prepared.

במהלך הפגישה הוא נאלץ לאלתר את תגובתו שכן הוא לא היה מוכן לגמרי.

Her ad-lib performance left the audience amazed at her talent for improvisation.

ההופעה הספונטנית שלה הותירה את הקהל נפעם מיכולתה לאלתר.

The play's success hinged on the actor's ability to ad-lib when needed.

הצלחה של ההצגה הייתה תלויה ביכולת של השחקן לאלתר כשצריך.

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