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Welcome to the DAY12 Phrase Book

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Compiled for The DAY12 Phrasebook by Michael Handel (Israel)

The DAY12 Phrase Book has been lovingly compiled by Day12 readers from around the world to arm you with a few words and phrases for your next destination. From basic vocabulary such as 'Yes', 'No' and 'Thank-you', and simple structures like, 'Where is the..?' and 'How much is this?' to the more advanced, 'I'm bored of talking. Shall we go to bed?' and 'Is that a ghost?!', The DAY12 Phrase Book will help you get by with the minimum of fuss and the maximum of fun. Enjoy, or as they say in France, 'Cafe au lait!'

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Pronunciation: It would be impossible to adequately express, in text, the correct pronunciation of the phrases below, so to avoid being misinterpreted by the old woman at the bus stop, can we suggest you use the printable version to break the ice on your next train journey and have a local talk you through the correct pronunciation? And if they suggest any useful phrases, let us know and we'll add them to the list.

Do you speak a language that doesn't appear here? Email us at info@day12.com and we'll send you the template for this page. You can also get in touch if you have ideas for any words or phrases we've missed.

HEBREW

The Basics   Restaurants and Food
Transport   Money, Shopping and Sightseeing
Communications   Days of the week
Accommodation   Numbers
Emergencies and Health   Other useful phrases
 
The Basics
yes
 
Ken
no
 
Lo
please
 
Bevakasha
thank you
 
Toda
hello
 
Shalom
goodbye
 
Lehitraot
Excuse me (Can you help me?)
 
Slicha
Excuse me (Sorry)
 
Slicha
Good morning
 
Boker tov
Good evening
 
Erev tov
Good night
 
Layla tov
Do you speak English?
 
Ata medaber Anglit? (masc)
At medaberet Anglit? (fem)
I don't understand
 
Ani lo mevin (masc)
Ani lo mevina (fem)
My name is...
 
Hashem sheli hu...
I'm from...
 
Ani mi..
I'm a... (student)
 
Ani... (student)
 
Transport
passport
 
darkon
visa
 
visa
train station
 
Tachanat Rakevet
bus station
 
Tachana Merkazit
bus stop
 
Tachanat Otobus
airport
 
Sde Teufa
taxi stand
 
Tachanat Moniot / Taxi
gas station
 
Tachanat Delek
Where can I get a ticket?
 
Efo efshar liknot Kartis?
Can I have a ticket to...?
 
Efshar lekabel Kartis le...
one way / return
 
Kivun Echad / Haloch Chazor
second class sleeper
 
Karon Shena
Will you tell me where to get off the bus / train?
 
Ata yachol lehagid li efo laredet? (masc)
At yechola lehagid li efo laredet? (fem)
Does this bus go to (the town centre)?
 
Ha otobus haze nosea la...(merkaz ha Ir)?
Which platform?
 
Eze Ratsif?
Which carriage?
 
Eze Karon?
Which gate?
 
Eze Shaar?
Is it on time?
 
Haim ze ba bazman?
How long will it be delayed?
 
Kama Zman Ha Ikuv?
car
 
Oto / Machonit
petrol
 
Delek
oil
 
Shemen
garage
 
Musach / Garage
flat tyre
 
Puncher / Teker
mechanic
 
Mechonai
No, we don't have time to
 
Lo, en lanu Zman levaker ba?
I'm in a hurry. I'm meeting friends at the hotel and I'm already late
 
Ani tsarich lifgosh Chaverim ba Malon ve ani kvar meacher (masc)
Ani tsricha lifgosh Chaverim ba Malon ve ani kvar meacheret (fem)
   
Communications
Where is the nearest internet cafe?
 
Efo yesh Cafe Internet karov lepo?
I want to phone...
 
Ani rotse lehitkasher (masc)
Ani rotsa lehitkasher (fem)
Can I check my email?
 
Ani yachol livdok email-im? (masc)
Ani yechola livdok email-im? (fem)
Can I print something?
 
Ani yachol lehadpis mashehu? (masc)
Ani yechola lehadpis mashehu? (fem)
How does it cost a minute / an hour?
 
Kama ze ole le Daka / Shaa?
What's the code for (the UK)?
 
Ma ha Code he benleumi shel (Britania)?
The sim-card doesn't work
 
Ha Sim-Card lo oved
Where can I buy a phone card?
 
Efo efshar liknot Kartis Telefon?
   
Accommodation
Can I have a single / double room?
 
Efshar lehazmin Cheder yachid / zugi?
private bath
 
Ambatia pratit ba Cheder
shared bath
 
Ambatia mashutefet
How much is it?
 
Kama ze ole?
Is it cheaper if I stay for (5) nights?
 
Haim ze yoter zol im ani nishar (chamisha) Leylot? (masc)
Haim ze yoter zol im ani nisheret (chamisha) Leylot? (fem)
Can I see another room?
 
Efshar lirot od Cheder?
 
Emergencies and Health
Call an ambulance!
 
Tikra le Ambulance (masc)
Tikrei le Ambulance (fem)
Call the police!
 
Tikra la Mishtara (masc)
Tikrei la Mishtara (fem)
My (wallet) has been stolen
 
Ha Arnak sheli nignav
Help!
 
Hatsilu!
Fire!
 
Srefa! Esh!
Leave me alone
 
Taazov oti besheket (masc)
Taazvi oti besheket (fem)
I'm meeting my husband / wife
 
Ani pogesh et Ishti (said by the husband)
Ani pogeshet et Baali (said by the wife)
I feel ill
 
Ani margish Chole (masc)
Ani margisha Chola (fem)
diarrhea
 
Shilshul
vomiting
 
Hakaot
diarrhea and vomiting
 
Hakaot ve Shilshulim
I / my friend need/s a...
 
Ani (ha Chaver sheli) tsarich (masc)
Ani (ha Chavera sheli) tsricha (fem)
doctor
 
Rofe
hospital
 
Bet Cholim
chemist
 
Chimai
dentist
 
Rofe Shinaim
ophthalmologist / optician
 
Optikai
contact lenses
 
Adashot Maga
Where is the embassy?
 
Efo he Shagrirut?
mosquito repellent / net
 
Doche Yatushim
condoms
 
Condom-im
   
Restaurants and Food
Can I have a table for 1 person / 2 people?
 
Efshar lekabel Shulchan le Echad / Shnaim?
Can I order?
 
Efshar lehazmin?
Can I have..?
 
Efshar lakabel?
Is this very spicy?
 
Haim ze meod charif?
Can I have it less spicy?
 
Efshar lekabel et ze pachot charif?
Can I pay?
 
Efshar lashalem?
Cheers!
 
Lechayim
Can I have another..?
 
Efshar lekabel od...
beer
 
Bira
water
 
Mayim
I'm a vegetarian
 
Ani zimchoni (masc)
Ani zimchonit (fem)
Is this cooked with meat / animal fat?
 
Haim ze mevushal be Shuman meha Chai?
I don't eat...
 
Ani lo ochel (masc)
Ani lo ochelet (fem)
I'm allergic to...
 
Ani allergi le?(masc)
Ani allergit le?(fem)
   
Money, Shopping and Sightseeing
Can I have a..?
 
Efshar lekabel..?
How much is it?
 
Kama ze ole?
Do you take credit cards?
 
Atem mekablim Kartis Ashrai?
Where can I change money?
 
Efo efshar lehachlif Kesef?
What's the exchange rate today?
 
Kama shave ha Dollar/Euro/Sterling hayom?
Where is the nearest..?
 
Efo ha...hachi karov?
What time does the ....open / close?
 
Matai niftach / nisgar..?
post office
 
Doar
bank
 
Bank
travel agency
 
Sochnut Nesiot
museum
 
Museon
mosque / temple / synagogue / church
 
Misgad / Mikdash / Bet Knesset / Knesia
shop
 
Chanut
zoo
 
Gan Chayot
swimming pool
 
Brechat Schiya
beach
 
Chof
cafe
 
Bet Cafe
restaurant
 
Misada
That's too expensive
 
Ze yoter miday yakar
Still too expensive
 
Adayin yoter midai yakar
Do you have anything cheaper?
 
Yesh lachem masheu yoter zol?
   
Days of the week
Monday
Yom Sheni  
Tuesday
Yom Shlishi  
Wednesday
Yom Revii  
Thursday
Yom Chamishi  
Friday
Yom Shishi  
Saturday
Shabat  
Sunday
Yom Rishon  

 

 
Numbers
1 Achat   21 Esrim ve Achat
2 Shtaim   22 Esrim ve Shtaim
3 Shalosh   30 Shloshim
4 Arba   40 Arbaim
5 Chamesh   50 Chamishim
6 Shesh   60 Shishim
7 Sheva   70 Shivim
8 Shmone   80 Shmonim
9 Tesha   90 Tishim
10 Eser   100 Mea
11 Achat Esre   101 Mea ve Achat
12 Shtem Esre   200 Mataim
13 Shlosh Esre   1000 Elef
14 Arba Esre   10000 Aseret Alafim
15 Chamesh Esre   1000000 Million
16 Shesh Esre      
17 Shva Esre   1st Rishon
18 Shmona Esre   2nd Sheni
19 Tsha Esre   3rd Shlishi
20 Esrim   4th Revii
   
Other useful phrases
Are you sure this is a different temple?
 
Ata batuach sheze Mikdash acher? (masc)
At betucha sheze Mikdash acher? (fem)
I think your bags / goats / chickens / family are in my seat
 
Ani maamin she ha Tikim / Izim / Mishpacha shelcha hem ba Makom sheli
Does anyone know what happened in the football / cricket / hockey?
 
Mishehu yodea ma kara ba Kaduregel / Cricket / Hockey?
I'm bored of talking. Shall we go to bed?
 
Ani mishtaamem mi ledaber. Nelech la Mita (man talking)
Ani mishtaamemet mi ledaber. Nelech la Mita (woman talking)
Is that a ghost?!
 
Haim ze Ruach Refaim?
Israel! Tear down this wall!
 
Israel, taharos kvar et hachoma hamezurgeget veten lanu ktsat shecket.
It says here in the newspaper that back in (Europe) it's minus five degrees and raining. Hahahahahahahahaha!
 
Katuv Ba Iton she be Eropa yesh minus Chamesh Maalot ve Geshem?br> Hahahahahahahaha!
 

 

Afrikaans | Arabic | Australian! | Catalan | Czech | Dioula | Dutch | Euskera | Farsi | Finnish | French
German | Greek | Hebrew | Hindi | Indonesian | Italian | Japanese | Korean | Luxembourgish
Mandarin Chinese | Maori | Mongolian | Polish | Portuguese | Romanian | Russian | Setswana
Spanish | Swedish | Tagalog | Taiwanese Chinese | Thai | Turkish | Welsh | Add your language...

Do you speak a language that doesn't appear here? Email us at info@day12.com and we'll send you the template for this page. You can also get in touch if you have ideas for any words or phrases we've missed.

 

 
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