10 Everyday Hebrew Words to Use with Kids (That Are Super Easy and Fun)

Want to bring Hebrew into your home without making it a whole thing?

You don’t need a full-on lesson plan or flashcards (unless you're into that). Start with a few easy words—words you can actually use every single day.

Here are 10 Hebrew words your kids (and you!) can start using right now—just for fun, just because:

Thank you

One of the first words to learn—and one of the sweetest.

“Todah for helping!”

“Todah for the hug!”

“Todah for… finally brushing your teeth!”

Mess / Chaos

A must-have word if you have kids.

“This room is a balagan!”

“It’s not a mess, it’s an obstacle course.”

Okay

The all-purpose, go-to response.

“How are you?” – “Beseder.”

“Did you clean up?” – “Beseder.”

“Are you SURE?” – “Besederrrr.”

Mother / Father

Start using your Hebrew parent names!

“Abba, can you help?”

“Ima, look what I made!”

They’ll pick it up in no time—and it’s super cute.

Yes / No

Simple, short, and perfect for power struggles.

“Ken, you can have a cookie.”

“Lo, not before dinner.”

“Ken... wait, I meant lo.”

School

Because it’s part of life.

“Time to get ready for beit sefer!”

Or everyone’s favorite: “No beit sefer today!”

Good night

Add a sprinkle of Hebrew to bedtime.

Say it with a kiss on the forehead:

“Laila tov, sweetheart.”

It sounds kind of magical, doesn’t it?

Good morning

Even if your kid wakes you up way too early…

Say “Boker tov!” with a sleepy smile and lots of coffee.

Grandpa / Grandma

Because they deserve their Hebrew names too.

“Let’s call Savta!”

“Saba always brings the best snacks.”

Kids love using these—and so will your parents

An all-time favorite Israeli word.

“Want to go to the park?” – “Sababa!”

“You finished your veggies?” – “Sababa!”

It basically means everything is good. (And it is.)

Which Hebrew word do you want your kids to learn next?

Drop me a note—I’d love to add it to the next list!

Whether it’s silly, sweet, or super useful, we’ll find a fun way to bring it to life. Because learning a new language doesn’t have to be a lesson—it can just be part of the joy.

Want more words, games, or printables? Just say the word (or the Hebrew word 😉).

Let’s make Hebrew feel like home—one word at a time.

עַם יִשְׂרָאֵל חַי !

Am Israel Chai!