No. 1 in Hebrew
את
A direct object marker (not translated) or the word "spoon" (depending on context).
In a sentence
אני רואה את הכלב.
I see the dog.
In this sentence, the word 'את' marks the definite direct object 'הכלב' (the dog) following the verb 'רואה' (see).
הילדים לוקחים את הספרים שלהם לבית הספר.
The children are taking their books to school.
Here, 'את' is employed to identify the definite direct object 'הספרים' (the books) in the sentence.
אנחנו מכבדים את אימא.
We respect Mom.
In this sentence, 'את' designates 'אימא' (Mom) as the definite and specific direct object respected by the subject.
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