Common Hebrew Words and Phrases
If you are looking to grow your Hebrew language vocabulary, especially when it comes to the more common words and phrases, then this is a good place to start.
Below you will find a bunch of useful words and phrases in Hebrew, all translated from Hebrew to English. By scrolling down you will find translations in categories like Please, Thank You, and You're Welcome, Question Words, Family Members, and Other Useful Phrases.
Common Words and Phrases in Hebrew:
Here is our list of common words and phrases in Hebrew. You can also view this list with translations from English to Hebrew.
(Words in bold added during the last update.)
Please, Thank You, and You're Welcome in Hebrew
Bevakashah ➔ Please
Todah ➔ Thank you
Bevakashah ➔ You're welcome
Question Words in Hebrew
Mi ➔ Who
Mah ➔ What
Matai ➔ When
Lamah ➔ Why
Family Members in Hebrew
Aba ➔ Father
Ima ➔ Mother
Other Useful Phrases in Hebrew
Mazel tov ➔ Good luck / Congratulations
Slihah ➔ Excuse me
Atah medaber anglit? ➔ Do you speak English? (when asking a male)
At medaberet anglit? ➔ Do you speak English? (when asking a female)
Ani medaber ivrit. ➔ I speak Hebrew. (when male is speaking)
Ani medaberet ivrit. ➔ I speak Hebrew. (when female is speaking)
*Common words and phrases last updated: November 19, 2024.
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