"Yes" and "Please" in Hebrew

Being Polite in Hebrew

Learn essential polite expressions for everyday conversations.

Yes and No

כֵּן Ken Yes
לֹא Lo No

Please and Thank You

בְּבַקָּשָׁה Bevakasha Please / You're welcome
תּוֹדָה Toda Thank you
תּוֹדָה רַבָּה Toda raba Thank you very much
סְלִיחָה Slicha Excuse me / Sorry
אֵין בְּעַד מָה Ein be'ad ma You're welcome (informal)
Cultural Note: Israelis are generally less formal than Americans, but these expressions are still important and appreciated!