Whether you’re budgeting, investing, or discussing money matters, financial vocabulary is essential for everyday life and professional settings. This guide introduces key Hebrew terms related to money, banking, and economics – helping learners speak confidently about finances.
Money & Currency
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Money | כֶּסֶף | kesef |
| Coin | מַטְבֵּעַ | matbe’a |
| Bill / Banknote | שְׁטָר | shtar |
| Currency | מַטְבֵּעַ חוּץ / מַטְבֵּעַ | matbe’a chutz / matbe’a |
| Shekel (ILS) | שֶׁקֶל | shekel |
| Dollar | דּוֹלָר | dolar |
| Euro | יוּרוֹ | yuro |
Banking & Payments
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | בַּנְק | bank |
| Account | חֶשְׁבּוֹן | cheshbon |
| Credit Card | כַּרְטִיס אַשְׁרַאי | kartis ashrai |
| Debit Card | כַּרְטִיס חִיּוּב | kartis chiuov |
| Cash | מְזוּמָן | mezuman |
| Check | צֶ’ק | chek |
| Transfer | הַעֲבָרָה | ha’avarah |
| Deposit | הַפְקָדָה | hafkadah |
| Withdrawal | מְשִׁיכָה | meshichah |
| ATM | כַּסְפּוֹמָט | kaspomat |
| Interest | רִבִּית | ribit |
| Fee / Charge | עַמְלָה | amlah |
Financial Terms
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | תַּקְצִיב | taktziv |
| Income | הַכְנָסָה | haknasah |
| Expense | הוֹצָאָה | hotza’ah |
| Savings | חִסָּכוֹן | chisachon |
| Investment | הַשְׁקָעָה | hashka’ah |
| Profit | רֶוַח | revach |
| Loss | הֶפְסֵד | hefsed |
| Tax | מַס | mas |
| Loan | הַלְוָאָה | halva’ah |
| Debt | חוֹב | chov |
| Stock | מְנִיָּה | meniyah |
| Market | שׁוּק | shuk |
| Economy | כַּלְכָּלָה | kalkalah |
Useful Phrases
- אני פותח חשבון בנק חדש – Ani pote’ach cheshbon bank chadash – I’m opening a new bank account
- יש לי כרטיס אשראי – Yesh li kartis ashrai – I have a credit card
- התקציב שלי מוגבל – Ha-taktziv sheli mugbal – My budget is limited
- אני משקיע בשוק ההון – Ani mashki’a be-shuk ha-hon – I invest in the stock market
- שילמתי את החשבון במזומן – Shilamti et ha-cheshbon be-mezuman – I paid the bill in cash
Practice Tips
- Practice describing your monthly budget in Hebrew.
- Watch Hebrew financial news or YouTube channels and listen for key terms.
- Create flashcards with financial terms and their Hebrew equivalents.
- Role-play banking scenarios: opening an account, asking about fees, making a deposit.
- Write a short paragraph about your financial goals in Hebrew.