Animals are part of everyday life – in nature, on farms, and as pets. This guide introduces essential Hebrew terms for common animals, helping learners describe creatures they see, love, or learn about.
Common Animals
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Dog | כֶּלֶב | kelev |
| Cat | חָתוּל | chatul |
| Bird | צִפּוֹר | tzipor |
| Fish | דָּג | dag |
| Horse | סוּס | sus |
| Cow | פָּרָה | parah |
| Sheep | כֶּבֶשׂ | keves |
| Goat | עֵז | ez |
| Chicken | תַּרְנְגוֹלֶת | tarnegolet |
| Rooster | תַּרְנְגוֹל | tarnegol |
| Pig | חֲזִיר | chazir |
| Rabbit | אַרְנָב | arnav |
| Mouse | עַכְבָּר | achbar |
| Duck | בַּרְוָוז | barvaz |
| Elephant | פִּיל | pil |
| Lion | אַרְיֵה | aryeh |
| Tiger | נָמֵר | namer |
| Bear | דֹּב | dov |
| Monkey | קוֹף | kof |
Useful Phrases
- אני אוהב כלבים
Ani ohev klavim – I love dogs - את רואה חתול על הגג
At ro’ah chatul al ha-gag – You see a cat on the roof - הוא מאכיל את הסוס בשדה
Hu ma’achil et ha-sus ba-sadeh – He is feeding the horse in the field - אנחנו שומעים ציפורים בבוקר
Anachnu shom’im tziporim ba-boker – We hear birds in the morning - הם מחזיקים ארנב קטן
Hem machzikim arnav katan – They are holding a small rabbit
Practice Tips
- Visit a zoo or farm and name the animals in Hebrew.
- Watch Hebrew animal videos or nature clips and listen for animal names.
- Create flashcards with animal pictures and Hebrew terms.
- Write a short paragraph about your favorite animal – in Hebrew.
- Practice describing pets or wild animals you’ve seen.