Home is where daily life happens – cooking, sleeping, relaxing, and spending time with family. This guide introduces essential Hebrew words for rooms, furniture, household items, and common phrases to help learners describe their living space naturally.
Rooms in the House
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| House / Home | בַּיִת | bayit |
| Apartment | דִּירָה | dirah |
| Living Room | סָלוֹן | salon |
| Kitchen | מִטְבָּח | mitbach |
| Bedroom | חֶדֶר שֵׁנָה | cheder shenah |
| Bathroom | שֵׁרוּתִים | sherutim |
| Balcony | מִרְפֶּסֶת | mirpeset |
| Garden / Yard | גִּינָה / חָצֵר | ginah / chatzer |
| Hallway | מִסְדְרוֹן | misderon |
Furniture & Household Items
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | כִּסֵּא | kiseh |
| Table | שֻׁלְחָן | shulchan |
| Bed | מִטָּה | mitah |
| Sofa | סַפָּה | sapah |
| Closet / Wardrobe | אֲרוֹן | aron |
| Lamp | מְנוֹרָה | menorah |
| Mirror | מַרְאָה | mar’ah |
| Carpet / Rug | שָׁטִיחַ | shati’ach |
| Refrigerator | מְקָרֵר | mekarer |
| Oven | תַּנּוּר | tanur |
| Sink | כִּיּוֹר | kiyor |
| Washing Machine | מְכוֹנַת כְּבִיסָה | mechonat kvisah |
Useful Phrases
- אני גר בבית קטן – Ani gar be-bayit katan – I live in a small house
- המטבח שלי גדול ונוח – Ha-mitbach sheli gadol ve-no’ach – My kitchen is big and comfortable
- יש לנו מרפסת יפה – Yesh lanu mirpeset yafa – We have a beautiful balcony
- אני מנקה את הסלון – Ani menakeh et ha-salon – I’m cleaning the living room
- הארון בחדר שינה – Ha-aron ba-cheder shenah – The closet is in the bedroom
Practice Tips
- Label furniture and rooms in your home with their Hebrew names.
- Practice describing your home in Hebrew: size, rooms, furniture.
- Watch Hebrew home tours or real estate videos and listen for vocabulary.
- Create flashcards with household items and their Hebrew terms.
- Write a short paragraph about your dream home in Hebrew.