Common Phrases in IsraelA mini dictionary to Israeli phrasesCommon Phrases in Israel
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Learning a few common phrases or greetings in Hebrew can enhance your interactions with locals during your visit to Israel. Here are some useful phrases:



  1. Shalom (שָׁלוֹם) - Hello / Goodbye / Peace (This is the most common greeting in Hebrew.)
  2. Boker tov (בּוֹקֶר טוֹב) - Good morning
  3. Erev tov (עֶרֶב טוֹב) - Good evening
  4. Laila tov (לַיְלָה טוֹב) - Good night
  5. Toda (תּוֹדָה) - Thank you
  6. Bevakasha (בְּבַקָּשָׁה) - Please / You're welcome
  7. Ken (כֵּן) - Yes
  8. Lo (לֹא) - No
  9. B'seder (בְּסֵדֶר) - Okay / All right
  10. Ma shlomkha? (מַה שְׁלוֹמְךָ?) - How are you? (to a male)
  11. Ma shlomekh? (מַה שְׁלוֹמֵךְ?) - How are you? (to a female)
  12. Ani mevin (m)/mevina (f) me'at ivrit  (אני מֵבִין/מֵבִינָה מְעַט עִברִית) - I understand a little Hebrew.
  13. Slicha (סְלִיחָה) - Excuse me / I'm sorry
  14. Eich korim lach? (אֵיך קוֹרִים לָךְ?) - What's your name? (to a female)
  15. Eich korim lecha? (אֵיך קוֹרִים לךְ?) - What's your name? (to a male)
  16. Ani ohev (m) / ohevet (f) iIvrit (אני אוהב/ת עברית) - I love Hebrew.
  17. Ani mevin (m) / mevina (f) - I understand.
  18. Ani lo mevin (m) / lo mevina (f) - I don't understand.
  19. Efshar… (אֶפְשָׁר) - Can I have… / Is it possible to… (useful for making requests)


Learning and using these phrases can show respect for the local culture and language, and it often helps to create a more positive and welcoming interaction with locals.

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