English to Hebrew Common Words and Phrases
If you're learning Hebrew, then it can be well worth the effort to learn the most commonly said words and phrases in the language. To help you expand on your current Hebrew vocabulary, especially when it comes to the more basic and commonly used words of the language, see below.
By scrolling down, you will find a variety of English to Hebrew translations for words and phrases like yes and no, please, thank you, and you're welcome, plus question words, do you speak English?, and more. Our full list of translations can be seen below, so have a scroll down to see what you can learn.
English to Hebrew Common Words and Phrases:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of common words and phrases from Hebrew to English.
Yes and No from English to Hebrew
Yes ➔ Ken
No ➔ Lo
English to Hebrew for Please and Thank You
Please ➔ Bevakashah
Thank you. ➔ Todah
Thank you very much. ➔ Todah raba.
It's nothing. ➔ Ein be'ad ma. (polite response to thank you)
You're welcome. ➔ Bevakashah
Question Words from English to Hebrew
Who ➔ Mi
What ➔ Mah
When ➔ Matai
Where ➔ Eifo
Why ➔ Lamah
Asking and Answering Do You Speak English? in Hebrew
Do you speak English? ➔ Atah medaber Anglit? (when asking a male)
Do you speak English? ➔ At medaberet Anglit? (when asking a female)
I speak English. ➔ Ani medaber Anglit. (when a male is speaking)
I speak English. ➔ Ani medaberet Anglit. (when a female is speaking)
No, I don't speak English. ➔ Lo, ani lo medaber Anglit. (when a male is speaking)
No, I don't speak English. ➔ Lo, ani lo medaberet Anglit. (when a female is speaking)
I speak Hebrew. ➔ Ani medaber Ivrit. (when a male is speaking)
I speak Hebrew. ➔ Ani medaberet Ivrit. (when a female is speaking)
I speak Spanish. ➔ Ani medaber Sfaradit. (when a male is speaking)
I speak Spanish. ➔ Ani medaberet Sfaradit. (when a female is speaking)
Other Useful Phrases from English to Hebrew
Excuse me ➔ Slihah
Good luck / Congratulations ➔ Mazel tov
This list of English to Hebrew common words and phrases was last updated on March 28, 2025.
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