From “Shalom” to “Sababa”: Real Hebrew Expressions Kids Will Love
In Israel, Hebrew is full of playful and expressive words that make speech feel warm and fun. Teaching kids these phrases gives them tools to sound friendly and confident—from saying hello to showing excitement.
Kid-Friendly Hebrew Expressions and What They Mean
- שלום (Shalom) – Hello / Peace / Goodbye
- מה נשמע? (Ma nishma?) – What’s up? / How’s it going?
- סבבה! (Sababa!) – Cool! / Great!
- יופי! (Yofi!) – Nice! / Good job!
- בכיף! (B’kef!) – With pleasure! / Sure!
- יאללה! (Yalla!) – Let’s go! / Come on!
- כיף חיים! (Kef chayim!) – So much fun!
- אין בעיה (Ein beaya) – No problem
- מה קורה? (Ma kore?) – What’s happening?
- להתראות! (Lehitraot!) – See you later!
Fun Practice Ideas for Real Hebrew Phrases
Phrase Charades
Act out phrases like “Yalla!” or “Yofi!” and let others guess and say the phrase in Hebrew.
Greeting Mix & Match
Match Hebrew greetings and responses: “Ma nishma?” with “Sababa!” or “Shalom” with “Lehitraot.”
Expression of the Day
Choose one expression to use as often as possible throughout the day—make it a challenge!
Sticky Notes Around the Room
Place notes with expressions like “Ein beaya” on school supplies or toys and say them when used.
Dinolingo teaches Hebrew with fun, practical phrases and real conversation moments. Through songs, stories, and repetition, kids learn to use expressions they’d actually say with friends.
Printable materials and listening activities help reinforce these expressions away from screens too.
Final Thoughts
From “Shalom” to “Sababa,” Hebrew is packed with fun and friendliness. With playful practice and Dinolingo’s support, kids can learn to speak not just clearly—but joyfully.
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