Whether you’re shopping, packing for a trip, or describing your outfit, clothing vocabulary is essential in everyday Hebrew. This guide covers common garments, accessories, and clothing-related terms to help learners speak confidently and stylishly.
Basic Clothing Items
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Shirt | חוּלְצָה | chultzah |
| T-shirt | טִי שֶׁרְט | ti-shirt |
| Pants / Trousers | מִכְנָסַיִם | michnasayim |
| Shorts | מִכְנָסַיִם קְצָרִים | michnasayim ktzarim |
| Dress | שִׂמְלָה | simlah |
| Skirt | חֲצָאִית | chatza’it |
| Jacket | גַּ’קֵט | jaket |
| Coat | מְעִיל | me’il |
| Sweater | סְוֶדֶר | sveder |
| Hoodie | קַפּוּשׁוֹן | kapushon |
Accessories & Footwear
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Shoes | נַעֲלַיִם | na’alayim |
| Sandals | סַנְדָּלִים | sandalim |
| Boots | מַגָּפַיִם | magafayim |
| Socks | גַּרְבַּיִם | garbayim |
| Hat | כּוֹבַע | kovah |
| Cap | כּוֹבַע בֵּייסְבּוֹל | kovah baseball |
| Scarf | צָעִיף | tza’if |
| Gloves | כְּפָפוֹת | kefafot |
| Belt | חֲגוֹרָה | chagorah |
| Glasses | מִשְׁקָפַיִם | mishkafayim |
Clothing-Related Terms
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Clothes | בְּגָדִים | begadim |
| Outfit | לְבוּשׁ | levush |
| Uniform | תֵּלְבֹּשֶׁת | telboshet |
| Laundry | כְּבִיסָה | kvisah |
| Closet / Wardrobe | אֲרוֹן בְּגָדִים | aron begadim |
| Fashion | אוֹפְנָה | ofnah |
| Size | מִדָּה | midah |
| Fitting Room | חֶדֶר מְדִידָה | cheder medidah |
Useful Phrases
- אני לובש חולצה ומכנסיים – Ani lovesh chultzah u-michnasayim – I’m wearing a shirt and pants
- איפה חדר המדידה? – Eifo cheder ha-medidah? – Where is the fitting room?
- הבגדים האלה באופנה – Ha-begadim ha-eleh be-ofnah – These clothes are in fashion
- אני צריך מידה גדולה יותר – Ani tzarich midah gedolah yoter – I need a larger size
- יש לי נעליים חדשות – Yesh li na’alayim chadashot – I have new shoes
Practice Tips
- Label items in your closet with their Hebrew names.
- Practice describing your outfit each day in Hebrew.
- Watch Hebrew fashion videos or shopping vlogs and listen for clothing terms.
- Create flashcards with clothing images and Hebrew words.
- Role-play shopping scenarios: asking for sizes, trying things on, and buying clothes.