Basic Hebrew words

basic hebrew words Here are some basic Hebrew words that you may find useful when beginning to learn the language:

1. Shalom - שלום: Peace, hello, goodbye.

2. Todah - תודה: Thanks.

3. Ken - כן: Yes.

4. Lo - לא: No.

5. Bevakasha - בבקשה: Please, you're welcome.

6. Slicha - סליחה: Sorry, excuse me.

7. Eich (masc.) / Eich (fem.) - איך: How.

8. Ma - מה: What.

9. Mee - מי: Who.

10. Lama - למה: Why.

11. Eifo - איפה: Where.

12. Matay - מתי: When.

13. Yom - יום: Day.

14. Layla - לילה: Night.

15. Mayim - מים: Water.

16. Ochel - אוכל: Food.

17. Lechem - לחם: Bread.

18. Boker tov - בוקר טוב: Good morning.

19. Erev tov - ערב טוב: Good evening.

20. Laila tov - לילה טוב: Good night.

Remember, Hebrew is written from right to left. The pronunciation given here is a rough approximation for English speakers and may not capture all the unique sounds of the Hebrew language.