How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 Hebrew words on “Core verbs”. The full topic holds 246 in the KoKo app: 99 at the easy level, 100 at the medium level and 47 at the hard level.

Which words should I start with?

With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.

How can I remember this Hebrew vocabulary?

By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.

Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?

Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

Hebrew vocabulary: basic verbs

To be, to have, to go, to do, to want: the basic Hebrew verbs, the ones found in almost every sentence.

Here are 100 Hebrew words on “Core verbs”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.

Level 1: easy 40 words

Hebrew	English
לקבל	to acceptSay yes to what is offered
לבקש	to ask
להימנע מ-	to avoid
להכיר	to be familiar withBe familiar with someone or something
להאמין	to believe
לקנות	to buy
לשאת	to carryHave on you, carry around
לשנות	to change
לעשות	to do
לאכול	to eat
להרגיש	to feelPerceive a physical sensation or an emotion
למצוא	to find
לעקוב אחרי	to follow
ללכת	to go
לחזור הביתה	to go home
לשמוע	to hear
לקוות	to hopeWish that something will happen
לדעת	to knowHave a piece of information or a skill
לצחוק	to laugh
ללמוד	to learnGain new knowledge or a new skill
לעזוב	to leave
להשאיר	to leave behind
לחיות	to live
להשיג	to obtain
למשוך	to pull
להגיד	to say
להראות	to show
לישון	to sleep
לדבר	to speak
להתחיל	to start
להצליח	to succeed
לקחת	to takeTake hold of something
לקחת	to take alongTake someone along with you
לחשוב	to think
לנסות	to try
להשתמש ב-	to use
לחכות	to waitBe patient, let time pass
ללכת ברגל	to walk
לרצות	to want
להסתכל	to watch

Level 2: medium 41 words

Hebrew	English
להוסיף	to add
לאפשר	to allow
להיוולד	to be born
להזמין	to book
לבטל	to cancel
לבדוק	to check
להשוות	to compare
להכיל	to contain
לספור	to countWork out how many there are
לדרוש	to demand
להרוס	to destroy
לדון	to discuss
לחלום	to dream
למלא	to fill
להתלבש	to get dressed
לשנוא	to hate
להסתיר	to hide
להכות	to hit
להגדיל	to increase
להצטרף ל-	to join
לקפוץ	to jump
לשקר	to lie
לאהוב	to love
לשים לב	to notice
לארגן	to organise
ללחוץ	to press
למנוע	to prevent
להבטיח	to promise
לזהות	to recogniseIdentify something already seen before
לחזור	to returnGo back to a place you have already been
לשרת	to serve
לצעוק	to shout
לחתום	to sign
ללמד	to teach
לזרוק	to throw
לסדר	to tidy up
לגעת ב-	to touch
להתעורר	to wake up
להתרחץ	to wash oneself
לאחל	to wish
לתהות	to wonder

Level 3: hard 19 words

Hebrew	English
לייעץ	to advise
להיראות	to appearCome across to others, look a certain way
לאשר	to approve
להתוודות	to confess
לברך	to congratulate
להיות תלוי ב-	to depend
לחרוג מ-	to exceed
להחליף	to exchangeGive one thing for another, mutually
להכריח	to force
לחזות	to foresee
לנחש	to guess
לערבב	to mix
לתכנן	to plan
לתגמל	to reward
להשכים	to rise early
להניח	to suppose
להזהיר	to warn
ללחוש	to whisper
לרשום	to write down

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Hebrew words on “Core verbs”. The full topic holds 246 in the KoKo app: 99 at the easy level, 100 at the medium level and 47 at the hard level.
Which words should I start with?: With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.
How can I remember this Hebrew vocabulary?: By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.
Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?: Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

How KoKo makes words stick

These lists come from KoKo, the app to learn Hebrew vocabulary on iPhone.