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Essential Hebrew Phrases for Travelers

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Traveling to Israel can be a fantastic cultural experience. To help you navigate your way through the country, it’s worthwhile to familiarize yourself with some basic Hebrew phrases. Knowing these expressions will enhance your travels and could earn you the appreciation of the locals. Here are the essential Hebrew phrases for travelers with definitions and example sentences to help you on your journey.

שלום (Shalom)
Meaning: Hello/Goodbye/Peace.
שלום, איך הייתה הטיסה שלך?
(Hello, how was your flight?)

תודה (Todah)
Meaning: Thank you.
תודה על העזרה שלך.
(Thank you for your help.)

בבקשה (Bevakasha)
Meaning: Please or You’re welcome.
אפשר לעבור, בבקשה?
(Can I pass, please?)

כן (Ken)
Meaning: Yes.
כן, אני רוצה לקחת מונית.
(Yes, I would like to take a taxi.)

לא (Lo)
Meaning: No.
לא, אני לא צריך שקית.
(No, I don’t need a bag.)

סליחה (Slicha)
Meaning: Excuse me/Sorry.
סליחה, איפה השירותים?
(Excuse me, where is the restroom?)

איפה…? (Eifo…?)
Meaning: Where is…?
איפה התחנה המרכזית?
(Where is the central station?)

מה שם שלך? (Ma Shem Shelcha/Shelach?)
Meaning: What’s your name? (to a male/to a female)
מה שם שלך? אני רוצה להכיר אותך.
(What’s your name? I want to get to know you.)

אני מדבר… (Ani Medaber) / אני מדברת… (Ani Medaberet)
Meaning: I speak… (male/female speaker)
אני מדבר קצת עברית.
(I speak a little Hebrew.)

איך אומרים… בעברית? (Eich Omrim… Be’Ivrit?)
Meaning: How do you say… in Hebrew?
איך אומרים ‘רחוב’ בעברית?
(How do you say ‘street’ in Hebrew?)

כמה זה עולה? (Kama Ze Oleh?)
Meaning: How much does it cost?
כמה זה עולה ללכת לירושלים?
(How much does it cost to go to Jerusalem?)

הבנתי (Hevanti)
Meaning: I understand.
הבנתי את כל ההוראות.
(I understand all the instructions.)

אני לא מבין (Ani Lo Mevin) / אני לא מבינה (Ani Lo Mevina)
Meaning: I don’t understand (to a male/to a female).
אני לא מבין, אתה יכול לדבר לאט יותר?
(I don’t understand, can you speak more slowly?)

אפשר לדבר אנגלית? (Efshar Ledaber Anglit?)
Meaning: Can you speak English?
סליחה, אפשר לדבר אנגלית?
(Excuse me, can you speak English?)

לחיים (L’Chaim)
Meaning: To life! (A toast)
לחיים! לנסיעה טובה!
(To life! To a good trip!)

By learning these basic phrases in Hebrew, you’ll be able to show respect for the local culture, making your travels more enjoyable and immersive. Don’t worry about perfect pronunciation; most Israelis will appreciate your effort to speak their language and will be more than happy to assist you. Safe travels or, as you can now say in Hebrew, נסיעה טובה (Nesi’ah Tovah)!

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