Learning a new language can be incredibly rewarding, and it’s often the most common items that you’ll want to talk about first. Knowing the Hebrew names for household items can be very useful whether you’re moving to Israel, learning for fun, or simply interested in enriching your vocabulary. In this article, we will cover some of the most common household items in Hebrew.

כיסא (Kise) – Chair
A piece of furniture designed to accommodate one person sitting on it, typically with four legs and a back.
הילד ישב על הכיסא ואכל את ארוחת הצהריים שלו.
(The child sat on the chair and ate his lunch.)

שולחן (Shulchan) – Table
An item of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating, writing, or working.
שמתי פרחים על השולחן בסלון.
(I put flowers on the table in the living room.)

מיטה (Mitah) – Bed
A piece of furniture for sleeping or resting on, typically a framework with a mattress.
אני אוהב לקרוא ספר לפני השינה במיטה.
(I love to read a book before sleep in bed.)

ארון (Aron) – Closet
A tall cupboard or wardrobe with a door, used for storage.
אני מחפש את הנעליים שלי בארון.
(I am looking for my shoes in the closet.)

מנורה (Menorah) – Lamp
A device for giving light, either one that produces light by burning oil or gas, or one that uses electricity.
הדלקתי את המנורה והחדר התמלא באור חמים.
(I turned on the lamp, and the room was filled with warm light.)

מקרר (Mekarer) – Refrigerator
An appliance used for keeping food and drinks cold.
יש לנו תפוחים במקרר אם אתה רעב.
(We have apples in the refrigerator if you’re hungry.)

טלוויזיה (Televiziyah) – Television
A device for receiving television signals and displaying them in visual form.
אנחנו צופים יחד בסרט בטלוויזיה בכל ערב שישי.
(We watch a movie together on the television every Friday evening.)

מחשב (Machshev) – Computer
An electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.
אני עובד על המחשב שלי כל היום.
(I work on my computer all day.)

כורסא (Kursa) – Armchair
A comfortable chair with sides that support your arms.
סבא יושב בכורסא וקורא עיתון.
(Grandfather sits in the armchair and reads a newspaper.)

מכונת כביסה (Mekhonat Kvisah) – Washing machine
A machine for washing clothes, linens, and other textiles.
שמתי את הבגדים המלוכלכים במכונת הכביסה.
(I put the dirty clothes in the washing machine.)

תנור (Tanur) – Oven
An enclosed compartment, usually part of a stove, for cooking and heating food.
ריחות נפלאים יוצאים מהתנור כששם עוגה.
(Wonderful smells are coming out of the oven when there’s a cake inside.)

מדיח (Madiah) – Dishwasher
A machine that cleans dishes automatically.
אחרי הארוחה, אנחנו שמים את הכלים במדיח.
(After the meal, we put the dishes in the dishwasher.)

Learning the Hebrew names for common household items can be a fun way to expand your vocabulary and practice everyday language skills. Don’t forget to practice the pronunciation and try to use the words in sentences to help them stick in your memory. Happy learning!