How to Say Your Name and Meet New Friends in Hebrew
Saying your name and greeting others is one of the first and most useful skills in any language. With a few friendly Hebrew phrases, kids can start conversations, make friends, and feel more confident in speaking Hebrew every day.
Easy Hebrew Phrases for Introductions and Friendships
- שלום! (Shalom!) – Hello!
- איך קוראים לך? (Eich kor’im lecha?) – What’s your name? (to a boy)
- איך קוראים לך? (Eich kor’im lach?) – What’s your name? (to a girl)
- קוראים לי… (Kor’im li…) – My name is…
- נעים להכיר! (Na’im lehakir!) – Nice to meet you!
- אתה רוצה לשחק? (Ata rotzeh l’sachek?) – Do you want to play? (to a boy)
- את רוצה לשחק? (At rotzah l’sachek?) – Do you want to play? (to a girl)
- כן, בוא נשחק! (Ken, bo n’sachek!) – Yes, let’s play!
- בן כמה אתה? (Ben kama atah?) – How old are you? (to a boy)
- בת כמה את? (Bat kama at?) – How old are you? (to a girl)
Fun Ways to Practice Hebrew Introductions
Greeting Circle
Sit in a circle and have each child greet the next with “Shalom! Kor’im li ___.” Practice replying with “Na’im lehakir!”
Name Tag Craft
Create name tags with Hebrew text. Practice asking and answering: “Eich kor’im lecha/lach?”
Puppet Conversation
Use puppets to act out meeting someone new: “Kor’im li Dani. Na’im lehakir!”
Pair and Share
In pairs, kids take turns asking questions like “Ben kama atah?” and answering.
How Dinolingo Builds Everyday Conversation Skills
Dinolingo introduces real-world phrases and everyday conversations through interactive lessons. Kids learn to greet, introduce themselves, and make friends using songs, animated stories, and guided practice.
Printable resources like dialogue cards and name games make Hebrew introductions fun and memorable.
Final Thoughts
Learning how to introduce yourself in Hebrew opens the door to connection and communication. With friendly phrases and support from Dinolingo, kids can confidently take the first step in every conversation.
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