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Common Hebrew Phrases
Here are some more common Hebrew phrases to help you learn to speak Hebrew. These are pretty basic essentials you'll find yourself using a lot:
Yes, No and Other Essential Hebrew Words
Yes Ken
No Lo
Please Bevakashah This also doubles as "You're welcome."
Thank you Todah
Excuse me Selichah
One of the most used Hebrew phrases - especially useful as you elbow your way through a crowd (you'll never get anywhere if you don't!) Just keep repeating this word with a smile as you push your way through.
Where Ehfo?
When Matai?
Why Lamah?
Huh? Eich?
What? Mah?
Transportation:
Which bus to … Eizeh autobus le … [wherever you’re going].
How much to go to … Kama leh … [wherever you’re going].
This question is to be used before you get into a taxi, when you want to know how much it will cost you to get somewhere.
Should you really ask this question or not? Read our page on traveling by taxi before you decide.
Most of the time, it’s best to ask the driver to turn on the meter. Using these Hebrew phrases, this is how the conversation goes:
Cabbie: Atah rotzeh mehir? (Do you want a price quote?) You: Ba moneh, bevakasha. (On the meter please.)
