Language - Hebrew - Transliteration
Hebrew brings siddur (order) to our lives. Other languages bring understanding however this language is the root of creation. Here are some basic Hebrew phrases that could be used in our day to day living. Be awaken to the language of the King of kings and Lord of lords. We grow from understanding and focus. These can only make us better!
Greetings & Saluations
Good Morning – Boker Tov
Good Evening – Erev Tov
Good Night – Laila Tov
Thank You Very Much – Toda Rabah
You’re Welcome – Al Lo Davar
Let’s Go – bo nelekh (Bo ne-lekh)
How Are You? – Mashlokha? (Ma shlom-kha)
What’s Up? Manishma (Ma nish-ma)
What’s Going On? – Mokore (Mo ko-re)
I’m Fine – Anibeseder (Ani be-se-der)
Nice To Meet You – Naim Meod (Na-im Me-od)
Have A Good Trip! – N’siah Tovah
Honor the Names
YHWH (often transliterated as Yahweh - Yah, and sometimes called the Tetragrammaton), Adonai (meaning "my Lord"), El (meaning "God"), and Elohim (also meaning "God.
God Is Gracious – Yochanan (Yo-cha-nan)
Graceful; Gracious – Chanah (Cha-nah)
Grace; Charm – Chen
Shalom – Peace
HaShem - The Name
Shalom Rav – Abundant Peace
Elohim: The Creator God
Yah: The Lord God
El Shaddai: Almighty God
Adonai: Master Over All
Yah Jireh: The Lord Will Provide
Yah Rapha: The Lord That Heals
Yah Nissi: The Lord My Banner
Yah Mekoddishkem: The Lord Who Sanctifies You
Yah Tsidkenu: The Lord Our Righteousness
Yah Shalom: The Lord Is Peace
Yah Rohi: The Lord My Shepherd
Yah Shammah: The Lord Is There
Ken Yehe Ratzon --may it be God's will
Hebrew Expressions
Good/ Bad/ So-So.----Tov / ra / kakha kakha
Big/ Small----Gadol / Katan
Today/ Now----Hayom / akhshav
Tomorrow/ Yesterday----Mahar / etmol
Yes/ No----Ken/ Lo
Here you go! (when giving something)----Hine
Do you like it?----Ze matsa hen beeynekha?
Hey! Friend!----Alo haver!
I missed you so much!----Hitgaagati eleykha
What's new?----Ma Nisha?
Nothing much----Meat meod!
Good night!----Layla tov!
See you later!----Nitra’e bekarov!
Good bye!----Shalom
Relationships
Man-----Gever
Woman---Isha
Young Man--Bahur
Young Woman---Bahura
Boy----Yeled
Girl---Yalda
Father---Aba
Mother---Ima
Baby - Tinok
Baby GIrl -
Brother---Ahki
Sister----Ahot
Grandfather---Saba
Grandmother---Savta
Family ---Mishpacha
Worship & Prayer
Words for Prayer
Tefillah-The general Hebrew word for prayer.
Hoshi'anah -Save now!" or "Please save".
Teshuvah-Repentance or to turn around & change direction.
Words for praise and thanksgiving
Hallelujah- Praise God (from Hallal and Yah).
Tehillah -Song of praise.
Zamar - To make music with a stringed instrument; to sing praises.
Words for Worship
Shachah- o bow down, prostrate, or fall flat in homage.
Barak-To kneel or bow, often in adoration or blessing.
Yadah-To praise with hands raised, implying thanksgiving & surrender.
Todah-A specific type of thanks - extension of the hand.
Avad -Means both "work" and "worship
Halal-To praise, boast, or celebrate extravagantly; the root of Hallelujah.
Ranan-To shout with joy or make a joyful sound.
Alats-To jump for joy or exult