Whether you’re asking for directions, reading a map, or navigating a city, knowing how to talk about location and movement in Hebrew is essential. This guide covers basic direction words, location terms, and practical phrases to help learners get around confidently.
Basic Directions
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Left | שְׂמֹאל | smol |
| Right | יָמִין | yamin |
| Straight | יָשָׁר | yashar |
| Backward | לָאָחוֹר | la’achor |
| Forward | קָדִימָה | kadimah |
| Up | לְמַעְלָה | le-ma’alah |
| Down | לְמַטָּה | le-matah |
| Around | סָבִיב | saviv |
Location & Movement
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Here | כָּאן / פֹּה | kan / po |
| There | שָׁם | sham |
| Near | קָרוֹב | karov |
| Far | רָחוֹק | rachok |
| Inside | בִּפְנִים | bifnim |
| Outside | בַּחוּץ | bachutz |
| Between | בֵּין | bein |
| Next to / Beside | לְיַד / עַל יַד | le-yad / al yad |
| Opposite | מוּל | mul |
| Intersection | צֹומֶת | tzemet |
| Corner | פִּנָּה | pinah |
| Street | רְחוֹב | rechov |
| Road | כְּבִישׁ | kvish |
Useful Phrases
- איך מגיעים לרחוב הרצל? – Eich magi’im le-rechov Hertzel? – How do you get to Herzl Street?
- פנה ימינה בצומת – Pneh yaminah ba-tzemet – Turn right at the intersection
- זה ליד התחנה – Ze le-yad ha-tachanah – It’s next to the station
- אתה צריך ללכת ישר – Ata tzarich lalechet yashar – You need to go straight
- אנחנו גרים ברחוב קטן – Anachnu garim be-rechov katan – We live on a small street
Practice Tips
- Use Google Maps in Hebrew and practice reading directions aloud.
- Draw a simple map and label locations using Hebrew terms.
- Practice giving and following directions with a partner in Hebrew.
- Watch Hebrew travel vlogs and listen for directional phrases.
- Create flashcards with arrows and Hebrew direction words.