From cozy couches to kitchen gadgets, furniture and appliances are part of everyday life. This guide introduces essential Hebrew terms for household items – helping learners describe their living space and daily routines naturally.
Furniture
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | כִּסֵּא | kiseh |
| Table | שֻׁלְחָן | shulchan |
| Sofa | סַפָּה | sapah |
| Bed | מִטָּה | mitah |
| Closet / Wardrobe | אֲרוֹן | aron |
| Bookshelf | כּוֹנָנִית סְפָרִים | konanit sfarim |
| Desk | שֻׁלְחָן כְּתִיבָה | shulchan ketivah |
| Dresser | שִׁדָּה | shidah |
| Armchair | כּוּרְסָה | kursah |
| Carpet / Rug | שָׁטִיחַ | shati’ach |
| Mirror | מַרְאָה | mar’ah |
| Lamp | מְנוֹרָה | menorah |
| Curtain | וִילוֹן | vilon |
Home Appliances
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | מְקָרֵר | mekarer |
| Oven | תַּנּוּר | tanur |
| Stove / Cooktop | כִּירַיִים | kirayim |
| Microwave | מִיקְרוֹגַל | mikrogal |
| Dishwasher | מְדִיחַ כֵּלִים | mediach kelim |
| Washing Machine | מְכוֹנַת כְּבִיסָה | mechonat kvisah |
| Dryer | מְיַבֵּשׁ | meyabesh |
| Vacuum Cleaner | שׁוֹאֵב אָבָק | sho’ev avak |
| Air Conditioner | מַזְגָן | mazgan |
| Fan | מְאַוְרֵר | me’avrer |
| Heater | תַּנּוּר חִימוּם | tanur chimum |
| Iron | מַגְהֵץ | maghetz |
| Toaster | טוֹסְטֵר | toster |
| Coffee Maker | מְכוֹנַת קָפֶה | mechonat kafeh |
Useful Phrases
- אני יושב על הספה – Ani yoshev al ha-sapah – I’m sitting on the sofa
- יש לנו מקרר חדש – Yesh lanu mekarer chadash – We have a new refrigerator
- השולחן ליד החלון – Ha-shulchan le-yad ha-chalon – The table is next to the window
- אני מפעיל את המדיח – Ani maf’il et ha-medi’ach – I’m turning on the dishwasher
- הארון בחדר שינה – Ha-aron ba-cheder shenah – The closet is in the bedroom
Practice Tips
- Label furniture and appliances in your home with their Hebrew names.
- Practice describing your home setup in Hebrew: what you have, where it is, and what you use.
- Watch Hebrew home tours or appliance commercials and listen for vocabulary.
- Create flashcards with household items and their Hebrew terms.
- Write a short paragraph about your dream home in Hebrew.