From parks and shops to schools and stations, cities are full of places we visit every day. This guide introduces essential Hebrew terms for urban locations – helping learners describe where they are, where they’re going, and what they see around town.
Public & Civic Places
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| City | עִיר | ir |
| Street | רְחוֹב | rechov |
| Square | כִּכָּר | kikar |
| Park | פָּארְק / גַּן | park / gan |
| School | בֵּית סֵפֶר | beit sefer |
| University | אוּנִיבֶרְסִיטָה | universitah |
| Library | סִפְרִיָּה | sifriyah |
| Hospital | בֵּית חוֹלִים | beit cholim |
| Police Station | תַּחֲנַת מִשְׁטָרָה | tachanat mishtarah |
| Fire Station | תַּחֲנַת כִּבּוּי אֵשׁ | tachanat kibui esh |
| Post Office | דּוֹאַר | doar |
| City Hall | עִירִיָּה | iriyah |
Shops & Services
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Store / Shop | חֲנוּת | chanut |
| Supermarket | סוּפֶּרְמַרְקֶט | supermarket |
| Pharmacy | בֵּית מִרְקַחַת | beit mirkachat |
| Bakery | מַאֲפִיָּה | ma’afiyah |
| Bank | בַּנְק | bank |
| ATM | כַּסְפּוֹמָט | kaspomat |
| Gas Station | תַּחֲנַת דֶּלֶק | tachanat delek |
| Hair Salon | מִסְפָּרָה | misparah |
| Mall | קַנְיוֹן | kanyon |
| Restaurant | מִסְעָדָה | mis’adah |
| Coffee Shop | בֵּית קָפֶה | beit kafeh |
Transportation & Landmarks
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Station | תַּחֲנַת אוֹטוֹבּוּס | tachanat otobus |
| Train Station | תַּחֲנַת רַכֶּבֶת | tachanat rakevet |
| Airport | שְׂדֵה תְּעוּפָה | sdeh te’ufah |
| Bridge | גֶּשֶׁר | gesher |
| Museum | מוּזֵיאוֹן | muze’on |
| Theater | תֵּאַטְרוֹן | teatron |
| Cinema | קוֹלְנוֹעַ | kolno’a |
| Synagogue | בֵּית כְּנֶסֶת | beit kneset |
| Church | כְּנֵסִיָּה | knesiyah |
| Monument | אַנְדַּרְטָה | andartah |
Useful Phrases
- אני הולך לספרייה אחרי הלימודים
Ani holech la-sifriyah acharei ha-limudim – I’m going to the library after class - את גרה ליד תחנת רכבת
At garah leyad tachanat rakevet – You live near the train station - הוא עובד בבנק במרכז העיר
Hu oved ba-bank be-merkaz ha-ir – He works at a bank in the city center - אנחנו נפגשים בבית קפה בשבת
Anachnu nifgashim be-beit kafeh be-Shabbat – We’re meeting at a coffee shop on Saturday - הם מבקרים במוזיאון החדש
Hem mevakrim ba-muze’on ha-chadash – They are visiting the new museum
Practice Tips
- Draw a simple city map and label places in Hebrew.
- Practice giving and understanding directions using city vocabulary.
- Watch Hebrew walking tours or city vlogs and listen for place names.
- Create flashcards with buildings and Hebrew terms.
- Write a short paragraph about your favorite place in the city – in Hebrew.