Simple Conversation with Israelis

Practice common conversational exchanges you'll use in Israel.

Meeting Someone

A: שָׁלוֹם! מָה שְׁמֶךָ?

Shalom! Ma shimcha?

Hello! What's your name?

B: שְׁמִי דָּוִד. מַה שְׁלוֹמְךָ?

Shmi David. Ma shlomcha?

My name is David. How are you?

At a Café

Customer: אֲנִי רוֹצֶה קָפֶה, בְּבַקָּשָׁה

Ani rotze kafe, bevakasha

I want coffee, please

Server: בְּוַדַּאי. עוֹד מַשֶּׁהוּ?

Bevadai. Od mashehu?

Certainly. Anything else?

Asking for Help

סְלִיחָה, אַתָּה מְדַבֵּר אַנְגְלִית?

Slicha, ata medaber anglit?

Excuse me, do you speak English?

אֲנִי צָרִיךְ עֶזְרָה

Ani tzarich ezra

I need help

Practice Tip: Don't be afraid to make mistakes! Israelis appreciate when visitors try to speak Hebrew.