Basic Must-Know Hebrew words for Foreign Workers

Here is a short dictionary with basic must-know Hebrew words that you’ll certainly hear while walking on the streets of Israel, and most likely use as a foreign worker:

1. Shalom– Hello /Peace
2. Toda – Thank you
3. Boker Tov – Good morning
4. Erev Tov – Good evening
5. Laila Tov – Good night
6. Ken– Yes
7. Lo – No
8. Slicha – Excuse me / Sorry
9. Bevakasha – Please
10. Toda Raba – Thank you very much
11. Boker Or – Good morning (informal)
12. Erev Tov – Good afternoon / Good evening (informal)
13. Shalom Aleichem – Peace be upon you (greeting)
14. Lehitraot – Goodbye (informal)
15. Ken, Tov – Yes, okay
16. Lo Tov – No, not good
17. Beseder – Okay / All right
18. Ma Kore – What’s happening? / What’s up?
19. Sababa – Cool / Great
20. Yalla – Let’s go / Come on

These are some essential Hebrew words that can help you in your everyday conversations. Feel free to explore more Hebrew words and phrases to enhance your language skills!