Talking about family is one of the most personal and meaningful ways to connect in Hebrew. This guide covers family members and everyday phrases to help learners speak naturally about their loved ones.
Immediate Family
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Father | אַבָּא | abba |
| Mother | אִמָּא | ima |
| Parents | הוֹרִים | horim |
| Son | בֵּן | ben |
| Daughter | בַּת | bat |
| Child | יֶלֶד / יַלְדָּה | yeled / yaldah |
| Brother | אָח | ach |
| Sister | אָחוֹת | achot |
Extended Family
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Grandfather | סַבָּא | saba |
| Grandmother | סָבְתָא | savta |
| Grandparents | סַבָּא וְסָבְתָא | saba ve-savta |
| Grandson | נֶכֶד | neched |
| Granddaughter | נֶכְדָּה | nechdah |
| Uncle | דּוֹד | dod |
| Aunt | דּוֹדָה | dodah |
| Cousin (m/f) | בֶּן דּוֹד / בַּת דּוֹד | ben dod / bat dod |
Useful Phrases
- יש לי שני אחים ואחות – Yesh li shnei achim ve-achot – I have two brothers and a sister
- סבתא שלי גרה בירושלים – Savta sheli gara be-Yerushalayim – My grandmother lives in Jerusalem
- אנחנו משפחה גדולה – Anachnu mishpachah gedolah – We are a big family
- אני אוהב את הבן שלי – Ani ohev et ha-ben sheli – I love my son
- היא בת דודה שלי – Hi bat dodah sheli – She is my cousin
Practice Tips
- Create a family tree in Hebrew and label each member.
- Practice introducing your family members using Hebrew terms.
- Watch Hebrew family-themed shows or cartoons and listen for relationship words.
- Use flashcards with photos of relatives and their Hebrew titles.
- Write a short paragraph about your family in Hebrew.