The Language
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Although other languages, especially English, are widely spoken, it is a good idea to know some basic Hebrew words before coming to the country. It is also fun to try and speak a different language! Here are some common phrases that may help you find the language a little less daunting:
(Words are pronounced how they are shown)
| HEBREW | INTERPRETATION |
| Shalom | Peace |
| Boker Tov | Good Morning |
| Erev Tov | Good Evening |
| Ken | Yes |
| Lo | No |
| Bevakasha | Please |
| Toda | Thank You |
| Tov | Good |
| Gadol | Big |
| Katan | Little |
| Ani | I/me |
| Kama | How Much? |
| Mis’ada | Restaurant |
| Mayim | Water |
| Harbà | Many |
| Rega | Stop; Wait a Minute |
| Malon | Hotel |
| Hanut | Shop |
| Monit | Taxi |
| HEBREW | INTERPRETATION |
| Nahon | Correct |
| Lo Nahon | Wrong |
| Yemin | Right |
| Smol | Left |
| Matai? | When? |
| Eyfo? | Where Is? |
| Yashar | Straight |
| Ehad | One |
| Shtayim | Two |
| Shalosh | Three |
| Arba | Four |
| Hamesh | Five |
| Shesh | Six |
| Sheva | Seven |
| Shmonà | Eight |
| Taysha | Nine |
| Esser | Ten |
| Me’a | Hundred |
| Elef | Thousand |
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