Question words are essential for asking and understanding information. In Hebrew, these words help learners form basic questions and engage in meaningful conversations. This list introduces the most common question words in modern Hebrew, with pronunciation support to help learners speak naturally and confidently.
Common Question Words
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| What | מָה | ma |
| Who | מִי | mi |
| Where | אֵיפֹה | eifo |
| When | מָתַי | matai |
| Why | לָמָּה | lama |
| How | אֵיךְ | eich |
| Which | אֵיזֶה / אֵיזוֹ | eizeh / eizo |
| How much | כַּמָּה | kama |
| How many | כַּמָּה | kama |
| Is it…? | הַאִם | ha’im |
| For what | לְמָה | le-ma |
| With whom | עִם מִי | im mi |
| From where | מֵאֵיפֹה | me’eifo |