Common Hebrew Words and Phrases
Common words and phrases are some of the most important parts of vocabulary to learn when learning a new language. So, if you are looking to grow your Hebrew language vocabulary, when it comes to the more common words and phrases in the language, 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 Yes and No; Please, Thank You, and You're Welcome; Question Words; Do You Speak English?; and Other Useful Phrases. Scroll down to see what all you can learn!
Common Words and Phrases in Hebrew:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of common words and phrases from English to Hebrew.
Yes and No from English to Hebrew
Ken ➔ Yes
Lo ➔ No
Please, Thank You, and You're Welcome in Hebrew
Bevakashah ➔ Please
Todah ➔ Thank you.
Todah raba. ➔ Thank you very much.
Bevakashah ➔ You're welcome.
Ein be'ad ma. ➔ It's nothing. (polite response to thank you)
Question Words in Hebrew
Mi ➔ Who
Mah ➔ What
Matai ➔ When
Eifo ➔ Where
Lamah ➔ Why
Asking and Answering Do You Speak English? in Hebrew
Atah medaber Anglit? ➔ Do you speak English? (when asking a male)
At medaberet Snglit? ➔ Do you speak English? (when asking a female)
Ani medaber Anglit. ➔ I speak English. (when a male is speaking)
Ani medaberet Anglit. ➔ I speak English. (when a female is speaking)
Lo, ani lo medaber Anglit. ➔ No, I don't speak English. (when a male is speaking)
Lo, ani lo medaberet Anglit. ➔ No, I don't speak English. (when a female is speaking)
Ani medaber Ivrit. ➔ I speak Hebrew. (when a male is speaking)
Ani medaberet Ivrit. ➔ I speak Hebrew. (when a female is speaking)
Ani medaber Sfaradit. ➔ I speak Spanish. (when a male is speaking)
Ani medaberet Sfaradit. ➔ I speak Spanish. (when a female is speaking)
Other Useful Phrases in Hebrew
Mazel tov. ➔ Good luck / Congratulations
Slihah ➔ Excuse me
This list of common Hebrew words and phrases was last updated on March 27, 2025.
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