Understanding emotions and feelings in Hebrew is a crucial part of mastering the language and immersing oneself in the culture. Here, we explore some essential vocabulary that will help learners express a wide range of emotions and feelings in Hebrew.

שמח (sameach) – Happy
To express happiness or joy in Hebrew, sameach is the word used.
אני כל כך שמח לראות אותך!
(I am so happy to see you!)

עצוב (atzuv) – Sad
For times of sorrow or sadness, atzuv conveys this emotion aptly.
היא נראית קצת עצובה היום.
(She looks a bit sad today.)

מופתע (mufte’a) – Surprised
When something is unexpected or astonishing, mufte’a is the feeling of surprise.
אני מופתע מהתוצאות של הבחינה.
(I am surprised by the exam results.)

כועס (ko’es) – Angry
Ko’es perfectly captures the feeling of anger or annoyance.
אל תדבר איתו כשהוא כועס.
(Don’t talk to him when he is angry.)

מתוסכל (metuskalet) – Frustrated
To express frustration, often due to hindered progress or failure, use metuskalet.
הוא הרגיש מאוד מתוסכל לאחר הפגישה.
(He felt very frustrated after the meeting.)

פוחד (pachad) – Afraid
Fear, whether it’s of something specific or a general sense of anxiety, is termed pachad.
היא פוחדת ללכת לבד בלילה.
(She is afraid to walk alone at night.)

מרגש (meragesh) – Exciting
Meragesh refers to something that is thrilling or stirs excitement.
זה היה מופע מרגש מאוד!
(It was a very exciting show!)

מתחבר (mitkhaber) – Connected/Content
Feeling a sense of belonging or contentment is described as mitkhaber.
אני מרגיש מתחבר למקום הזה.
(I feel connected to this place.)

נמרץ (nimrats) – Energetic
Use nimrats to express when someone is full of energy and vigor.
הילדים נמרצים אחרי הפסקה.
(The children are energetic after the break.)

התלהב (hitlahav) – Enthusiastic
When someone is very enthusiastic or passionate about something, hitlahav is the word chosen.
הוא התלהב מהרעיון החדש.
(He was enthusiastic about the new idea.)

ביישן (bayshan) – Shy
Feeling shy or timid, especially in social situations can be described as being bayshan.
היא ביישנית כשהיא נפגשת עם אנשים חדשים.
(She is shy when she meets new people.)

אוהב (ohev) – Loving
A general feeling of affection or love towards someone or something is captured by the word ohev.
הוא אוהב את הכלב שלו כל כך.
(He loves his dog so much.)

רגוע (ragu’a) – Calm
The state of peacefulness and tranquility is described as ragu’a.
כשאני ליד הים, אני מרגישה כל כך רגועה.
(When I am by the sea, I feel so calm.)

By learning these Hebrew words for emotions and feelings, language learners can significantly improve their ability to engage in deeper conversations and better understand the emotional context when interacting with Hebrew speakers. Embrace these expressions to add more depth to your Hebrew language skills.