School is where learning, friendships, and daily routines happen. This guide introduces essential Hebrew words for school subjects, places, people, and supplies – helping learners speak naturally in academic settings.
School People
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Student (m/f) | תַּלְמִיד / תַּלְמִידָה | talmid / talmidah |
| Teacher (m/f) | מוֹרֶה / מוֹרָה | moreh / morah |
| Principal (m/f) | מְנַהֵל / מְנַהֶלֶת | menahel / menahelet |
| Classmate | חָבֵר לְכִתָּה | chaver le-kittah |
| Counselor | יוֹעֵץ / מְיַעֵץ | yo’etz / meya’etz |
School Places
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| School | בֵּית סֵפֶר | beit sefer |
| Classroom | כִּיתָּה | kittah |
| Library | סִפְרִיָּה | sifriyah |
| Cafeteria | קָפֵטֶרְיָה | kafeteriyah |
| Gym | חֲדַר כּוֹשֶׁר | cheder kosher |
| Office | מִשְׂרָד | misrad |
| Hallway | מִסְדְרוֹן | misderon |
School Supplies
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Book | סֵפֶר | sefer |
| Notebook | מַחְבֶּרֶת | machberet |
| Pencil | עִפָּרוֹן | iparon |
| Pen | עֵט | et |
| Ruler | סֶרֶגֶל | seregel |
| Backpack | תִּיק גַּב | tik gav |
| Paper | נְיָר | neyar |
| Marker | טוּשׁ | tush |
| Glue | דֶּבֶק | devek |
| Scissors | מִסְפָּרַיִם | misparayim |
Useful Phrases
- אני תלמיד בכיתה ד – Ani talmid be-kittah dalet – I’m a student in fourth grade
- המורה מלמדת עברית – Ha-morah melamedet ivrit – The teacher teaches Hebrew
- יש לי מבחן במתמטיקה – Yesh li mivchan be-matematikah – I have a math test
- אני שוכח את המחברת שלי – Ani shoche’ach et ha-machberet sheli – I forgot my notebook
- אנחנו הולכים לספרייה – Anachnu holchim la-sifriyah – We’re going to the library
Practice Tips
- Describe your school day in Hebrew: subjects, teachers, and activities.
- Label school supplies in your backpack with their Hebrew names.
- Watch Hebrew school-themed shows or cartoons and listen for vocabulary.
- Create flashcards with classroom items and subject names.