To speak like a true Israeli, it's important to learn some common expressions, slang, and phrases used in everyday conversation. Here are some essential expressions that will help you sound more like a native Hebrew speaker:

 

1. מה נשמע? (Ma Nishma?)

- Translation: How’s it going? / What’s up?

- Usage: A casual greeting, similar to "What's up?" in English.

 

2. סבבה (Sababa)

- Translation: Cool / Great / No problem

- Usage: Used to express that something is good, fine, or okay.

 

3. יאללה (Yalla)

- Translation: Let’s go / Come on

- Usage: Used to encourage someone to start doing something or to hurry up.

 

4. אין בעיה (Ein Bayah)

- Translation: No problem

- Usage: Used to reassure someone that there is no issue or problem.

 

5. כיף (Kef)

- Translation: Fun

- Usage: Used to describe something enjoyable or fun.

 

6. בכיף (B'kef)

- Translation: With pleasure

- Usage: Used to agree to do something happily.

 

7. חבל על הזמן (Chaval Al Hazman)

- Translation: It's a waste of time / It's awesome

- Usage: Can mean something is not worth the time (literally), but often used to say something is incredibly good or amazing (colloquially).

 

8. נכון (Nachon)

- Translation: Correct / Right

- Usage: Used to agree with someone or confirm something.

 

9. בָּרוּר (Barur)

- Translation: Clear / Obviously

- Usage: Used to confirm that something is clear or obvious.

 

10. יאללה ביי (Yalla Bye)

- Translation: Okay, bye / Let’s go, bye

- Usage: A casual way to say goodbye, often used at the end of a conversation.

 

11. תכלס (Tachles)

- Translation: In reality / To be honest

- Usage: Used to get to the point or speak frankly.

 

12. בוא נראה (Bo Nireh)

- Translation: Let’s see

- Usage: Used when considering something or unsure about what will happen next.

 

13. שתהיה בריא (Sh'tiheyeh Bari)

- Translation: Be healthy / Take care

- Usage: A common phrase used to wish someone good health or express concern.

 

14. כל הכבוד (Kol Hakavod)

- Translation: Well done / Good job

- Usage: Used to praise or congratulate someone.

 

15. בסדר (Beseder)

- Translation: Okay / Alright

- Usage: Used to indicate agreement or that everything is okay.

 

16. מה פתאום (Ma Pitom)

- Translation No way / What do you mean?

- Usage: Used to express surprise or disbelief.

 

17. על הפנים (Al Hapanim)

- Translation: Terrible / Awful

- Usage: Used to describe something that went very badly.

 

18. כפרה עליך (Kapara Alecha / Aleicha)

- Translation: My dear / Sweetheart (literally "atonement upon you")

- Usage: A term of endearment used to express affection.

 

19. אין מצב (Ein Matzav)

- Translation: No way / Impossible

- Usage: Used to strongly deny or express disbelief about something.

 

20. שיהיה לך יום טוב (She’yeh Lecha Yom Tov)

- Translation: Have a good day

- Usage: A polite way to wish someone a nice day.

 

21. לבריאות (Labriut)

- Translation: Bless you (after sneezing) / To your health

- Usage: Used to wish someone health, commonly after they sneeze.

 

22. אני מת על זה (Ani Met Al Ze)

- Translation: I love it / I'm crazy about it

- Usage: Used to express strong enthusiasm or love for something.

 

23. אין לי מושג (Ein Li Musag)

- Translation: I have no idea

- Usage: Used when you don't know the answer to something.

 

24. אל תדאג (Al Tidag)

- Translation: Don’t worry

- Usage: Used to reassure someone not to worry about something.

 

25. יאללה כפיים (Yalla Kafaim)

- Translation: Let’s give a round of applause

- Usage: Used to encourage people to clap for someone.

 

By incorporating these expressions into your conversations, you'll not only sound more like a native Israeli but also gain a deeper understanding of the culture and social dynamics. Practice them regularly and try to use them in appropriate contexts to become more fluent in conversational Hebrew.