Whether you’re commuting, traveling abroad, or just talking about how you get around, transportation vocabulary is essential for everyday Hebrew. This guide covers vehicles, public transport, and travel-related terms to help learners speak confidently in modern Hebrew.
Types of Transportation
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Car | מְכוֹנִית | mechonit |
| Bus | אוֹטוֹבּוּס | otobus |
| Train | רַכֶּבֶת | rakevet |
| Airplane | מָטוֹס | matos |
| Bicycle | אוֹפַנַּיִם | ofanayim |
| Motorcycle | אוֹפָנוֹעַ | ofanoa |
| Taxi | מוֹנִית | monit |
| Ship / Boat | סְפִינָה | sfinah |
| Subway / Metro | רַכֶּבֶת תַּחְתִּית | rakevet tachtit |
| Tram / Light Rail | רַכֶּבֶת קַלָּה | rakevet kalah |
| Truck | מַשָּׁאִית | mashait |
| Helicopter | מַסּוֹק | masok |
Travel & Transit Terms
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Road / Street | כְּבִישׁ / רְחוֹב | kvish / rechov |
| Highway | כְּבִישׁ מַהִיר | kvish mahir |
| Station | תַּחֲנָה | tachanah |
| Ticket | כַּרְטִיס | kartis |
| Driver | נָהָג | nahag |
| Passenger | נוֹסֵעַ | nose’a |
| Travel | נְסִיעָה | nesi’ah |
| Journey / Trip | טִיּוּל / מַסָּע | tiyul / masa |
| Direction | כִּיוּוּן | kivun |
| Map | מַפָּה | mapah |
| Traffic | תְּנוּעָה | tenu’ah |
| Intersection | צֹומֶת | tzemet |
| Parking | חֲנָיָה | chanayah |
Useful Phrases
- אני נוסע באוטובוס – Ani nose’a ba-otobus – I’m traveling by bus
- איפה תחנת הרכבת? – Eifo tachanat ha-rakevet? – Where is the train station?
- יש הרבה תנועה היום – Yesh harbeh tenu’ah ha-yom – There’s a lot of traffic today
- אנחנו לוקחים מונית לשדה התעופה – Anachnu lokchim monit le-sdeh ha-te’ufah – We’re taking a taxi to the airport
- אני רוכב על אופניים – Ani rochev al ofanayim – I’m riding a bicycle
Practice Tips
- Describe your daily commute in Hebrew using transportation verbs and nouns.
- Use Google Maps in Hebrew to learn location and direction terms.
- Watch Hebrew travel vlogs and listen for transportation vocabulary.
- Create flashcards with vehicle images and their Hebrew names.
- Practice asking for directions and buying tickets in Hebrew.