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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 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 Please, Thank You, and You're Welcome, Question Words, Family Members, and Other Useful Phrases. Scroll down to see what 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.


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 Hebrew words and phrases last updated: November 19, 2024.



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The Fine Print

I don't speak Hebrew myself, so there could be mistakes in the translations. Most of what is here is user-submitted, but I do try to check for accuracy and make corrections as I can. Thanks for your understanding. Best of luck on your Hebrew language learning journey!



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