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About Hebrew
Hebrew was revived as a spoken language after nearly 2,000 years of primarily liturgical use.
Also known as: Ivrit
Speakers
9+ million
Language Family
Semitic
Writing System
Hebrew alphabet (right-to-left)
Difficulty
Hard
Spoken in
Why Learn Hebrew?
Hebrew connects to Jewish heritage and Israel's thriving tech startup scene.
Common Hebrew Words
Start your Hebrew journey with these essential words and phrases.
שלום
Hello/Peace
sha-LOM
תודה
Thank you
toh-DAH
בבקשה
Please
be-va-ka-SHAH
כן
Yes
ken
לא
No
lo
מים
Water
MA-yim
אוכל
Food
OH-khel
חבר
Friend
kha-VER
אהבה
Love
a-ha-VAH
להתראות
Goodbye
le-hit-ra-OT
בית
House
BA-yit
ספר
Book
SEH-fer
History of Hebrew
Hebrew is the only language ever successfully revived from primarily liturgical use to everyday speech. Ancient Hebrew was spoken until around 200 CE, then survived in religious texts. Eliezer Ben-Yehuda led the revival in the late 19th century, creating thousands of modern words. Today, Hebrew thrives as Israel's national language.
Is Hebrew Hard to Learn?
Hebrew requires learning a new alphabet that reads right-to-left. The root-based word system (3-letter roots) is logical but unfamiliar. Modern Hebrew has simpler grammar than Biblical Hebrew, with no grammatical cases and predictable verb patterns.
Learning Hebrew Online: FAQ
Can I learn Hebrew online for free?
Yes — Vocabo is a free Chrome extension that teaches you Hebrew vocabulary while you browse the web. It replaces words and short phrases on pages you already read with their Hebrew equivalents, so you pick up vocabulary passively — no sign-up, no ads, and no daily lesson grind.
Is Hebrew on Duolingo?
Yes — Duolingo offers a Hebrew course. Vocabo complements structured lessons by reinforcing Hebrew vocabulary passively while you browse the web.
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