Hebrew Phrases You’ll Actually Use, With Pronunciation
The short, real list: love, thanks, greetings, sorry, and congratulations, each with the Hebrew, how to say it, and when it changes for gender.
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How to Say “I Love You” in Hebrew
Ani ohev otach or ani ohevet otcha: the right form for who you are and who you love, and how to send it.
How to Say “Thank You” in Hebrew (Toda, and What Comes Next)
Toda and toda raba, why they never change with gender, and how to answer when someone thanks you.
How to Ask “How Are You” in Hebrew
Ma shlomcha to a man, ma shlomech to a woman, plus the casual ma nishma, and how to reply.
How to Say “Good Morning” in Hebrew
Boker tov, the warm reply boker or, and the rest of the day’s greetings.
How to Say “Good Night” in Hebrew
Laila tov, sweet-dreams chalomot paz, and how to sign off a Hebrew conversation.
How to Say “Sorry” in Hebrew
Slicha for a quick sorry, ani mitzta’er or mitzta’eret for a real apology, and which to send.
How to Say “Happy Birthday” in Hebrew
Yom huledet sameach, the mazal tov that goes with it, and what to write in a birthday message.
How to Say “Congratulations” in Hebrew
Mazal tov for happy news, kol hakavod for a job well done, and when each one fits.
How to Say “Beautiful” in Hebrew
Yafeh and yafa, how the word changes with gender, and how to tell someone they’re beautiful.
6 Mistakes English Speakers Make Texting in Hebrew
Gender isn't the only giveaway. Six habits that mark English speakers texting in Hebrew, and the fix for each one.
Why Your Hebrew Messages Come Out the Wrong Gender (and How to Fix It)
Google Translate picks a gender for your Hebrew and often guesses wrong. Here's why it happens, and what you can do about it.