hofal The hofal reflects causative action in the passive voice (as opposed to the hifil which represents causative action in the active voice). See more here or this video. Translating the hofal. The Verb Chart: Qal Stem Simple action active voice Nifal Stem Simple action passive voice Piel Stem Intensive action active voice Pual Stem Intensive action passive voice Hifil Stem Causal action active voice Hofal Stem Causal action passive voice Hitpael Stem Intensive action reflexive voice