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Why learn Hebrew?
Hebrew is the official language of Israel and one of the oldest living languages in the world, revived as a daily spoken language in the 20th century. It is written from right to left using its own 22-letter alphabet.
In the US Foreign Service Institute ranking, Hebrew is a Category III language - about 1100 class hours to professional working proficiency for English speakers. Hebrew belongs to the Afro-Asiatic (Semitic) family - if you enjoy it, a natural next step is Arabic or Amharic.
The 50 most common Hebrew words
Start with the words you will actually meet: learn these and you will recognize something in almost every Hebrew sentence.
| # | Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | של | shel | of |
| 2 | את | et | (object marker) |
| 3 | אני | ah-NEE | I |
| 4 | הוא | hoo | he |
| 5 | זה | zeh | it |
| 6 | לא | loh | no |
| 7 | על | ahl | on |
| 8 | אתה | ah-TAH | you |
| 9 | מה | mah | what |
| 10 | יש | yesh | there is (exists) |
| 11 | עם | eem | with |
| 12 | היא | hee | she |
| 13 | אנחנו | ah-NAKH-noo | we |
| 14 | כל | kohl | every |
| 15 | היה | hah-YAH | was |
| 16 | אבל | ah-VAHL | but |
| 17 | גם | gahm | also |
| 18 | או | oh | or |
| 19 | כי | kee | because |
| 20 | רק | rahk | only |
| 21 | עוד | ohd | more |
| 22 | מי | mee | who |
| 23 | כמו | kuh-MOH | like |
| 24 | שנה | shah-NAH | year |
| 25 | זמן | zuh-MAHN | time |
| 26 | יום | yohm | day |
| 27 | טוב | tohv | good |
| 28 | גדול | gah-DOHL | great |
| 29 | אדם | ah-DAHM | person |
| 30 | לדעת | lah-DAH-aht | know |
| 31 | להגיד | leh-hah-GEED | say |
| 32 | לעשות | lah-ah-SOHT | do |
| 33 | ללכת | lah-LEKH-et | go |
| 34 | לראות | leer-OHT | see |
| 35 | לתת | lah-TET | give |
| 36 | חדש | khah-DAHSH | new |
| 37 | דבר | dah-VAHR | thing |
| 38 | הרבה | har-BEH | many |
| 39 | שניים | SHNAH-yeem | two |
| 40 | ראשון | ree-SHOHN | first |
| 41 | לרצות | leer-TSOHT | want |
| 42 | איפה | AY-foh | where |
| 43 | למה | LAH-mah | why |
| 44 | אז | ahz | then |
| 45 | שם | shahm | there |
| 46 | יחד | YAH-khad | together |
| 47 | עבודה | ah-voh-DAH | work |
| 48 | חיים | khah-YEEM | life |
| 49 | עכשיו | ahkh-SHAHV | now |
| 50 | אחר | ah-KHER | other |
Useful phrases in Hebrew
- שלום · shah-LOM · Hello / Good day
- מה שלומך? · mah shlom-KHA · How are you?
- תודה · toh-DAH · Thank you
- בבקשה · be-vah-kah-SHAH · Please
- קוראים לי... · kor-EEM lee · My name is...
- איפה...? · EY-foh · Where is...?
- להתראות · leh-hit-rah-OHT · Goodbye
- סליחה · slee-KHAH · Excuse me
- אני לא מבין · ah-NEE loh meh-VEEN · I don't understand
- אתה יכול לעזור לי? · ah-TAH yah-KHOL lah-ah-ZOR lee · Can you help me?
- כמה זה עולה? · KAH-mah zeh oh-LEH · How much is it?
- נתראה מחר! · neet-rah-EH mah-KHAR · See you tomorrow!
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Frequently asked questions about learning Hebrew
How difficult is it to learn Hebrew?
Hebrew uses its own alphabet and is written right to left, which is new for most learners, but its grammar is regular and its vocabulary is built from logical roots. The Foreign Service Institute rates it at roughly 1,100 hours of study.
What should I learn first to reach a basic level in Hebrew?
Start with the 100-500 most frequent words (free in our apps) and the thematic dictionaries most relevant to your daily life. Set clear goals and practise a few minutes every day - consistency is what produces results. Then connect with other learners to build confidence at your new basic level.
How long does it take to learn Hebrew?
Most learners reach a comfortable conversational level within 12-18 months of consistent daily study. Practising vocabulary with spaced repetition and speaking regularly speeds this up considerably. About 9 million people across 1 countries speak Hebrew, so you will never run short of practice partners.
How do I improve my Hebrew vocabulary?
Use the spaced-repetition and flashcard systems in the app. You can set daily, weekly, or yearly goals in our mobile apps and steadily reach the vocabulary size you’re aiming for.
Is Hebrew pronunciation hard?
Hebrew has a couple of sounds that are new to English speakers, but pronunciation is otherwise consistent. Regular listening and speaking practice makes them feel natural quickly.
How do I get Free Hebrew speaking practice?
Open the Practice or Friends page in the app, send practice requests, and start real conversations with other learners - don’t be shy! You can also mention that you want speaking practice when you create your account, and the platform will help match you with suitable partners.
Do I need to learn the Hebrew alphabet first?
Hebrew uses its own 22-letter alphabet written right to left; learning it early unlocks reading. On Lingocard you'll find every alphabet, with example words, free.