Everyday Spoken Hebrew

Hi!

Tip: hai! — Casual hello for friends, shops, anyone, any time of day.

How are you?

Tip: ma nishma? — The everyday "how's it going"; expect a quick answer, not details.

Fine, thanks

Tip: beseder, toda — Standard reply to "how are you", even on a so-so day.

Thanks a lot

Tip: toda raba — Warm thanks for a favour, a gift or good service.

You're welcome

Tip: bekef — Reply to thanks; light and friendly, like "no problem".

Sorry!

Tip: sori! — Quick apology: bumping into someone, being late, small mistakes.

Excuse me (to get someone's attention)

Tip: slicha — To get attention: a waiter, or a stranger before asking something.

I didn't understand

Tip: lo hevanti — Say it honestly; people will happily rephrase.

Can you say that again?

Tip: efshar lachzor al ze? — Ask someone to repeat without sounding awkward.

More slowly, please

Tip: yoter le'at, bevakasha — Pair with "I didn't understand" when people talk fast.

Can you help me?

Tip: efshar ezra? — Opener when you need directions or a hand with anything.

How much is it?

Tip: kama ze ole? — Point at the item and ask; works in markets and shops.

A coffee, please

Tip: efshar kafe, bevakasha? — Order at a café counter; swap "coffee" for anything.

The bill, please

Tip: efshar cheshbon? — Say it at the end of a meal when you catch the waiter's eye.

Of course!

Tip: betach! — A friendly "sure!" when saying yes to a request.

No, thanks

Tip: lo, toda — Polite refusal: offers, sellers, a second helping.

OK / alright

Tip: sababa — All-purpose agreement: fine, deal, got it.

Really? / Seriously?

Tip: be'emet? — Reaction to surprising news; your tone shows surprise or doubt.

Great!

Tip: achla! — Enthusiastic reaction to good news or a good plan.

Bye! / See you!

Tip: yalla bye! — Casual goodbye to people you'll see again.