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What Is Hebrew Transliteration?
Hebrew uses a different alphabet with 22 letters written right-to-left. Transliteration is the process of writing Hebrew sounds using English (Latin) letters — so anyone can read and pronounce Hebrew without studying the alphabet first.
Example
שלום
Hebrew script
Shalom
Transliteration
Hello / Peace
Meaning
baba Shows Transliteration for Every Translation
Every Hebrew result in baba includes pronunciation in English letters — automatically.
שלום
Shalom
Hello / Peace
תודה רבה
Toda raba
Thank you very much
אני אוהב אותך
Ani ohev otcha
I love you (m→m)
בוקר טוב
Boker tov
Good morning
לילה טוב
Layla tov
Good night
מה שלומך?
Ma shlomcha?
How are you? (to male)
Why Transliteration Changes Everything
Speak From Day One
Start pronouncing Hebrew correctly immediately — even before you learn to read the alphabet. Order food, greet people, navigate — all without alphabet knowledge.
Essential for Travelers
Visiting Israel? You don't have months to learn to read Hebrew. Transliteration lets you communicate authentically on arrival — taxi drivers, markets, restaurants.
Accelerates Learning
Hearing and speaking Hebrew with correct pronunciation builds memory far faster than reading alone. Transliteration bridges the gap while you learn the alphabet.
Transliteration That Knows Your Gender
Hebrew is gender-specific — the same sentence sounds different depending on whether you're male or female. baba's HebrewCore™ engine delivers gender-accurate transliteration, not just a phonetic guess.
Speaking as male
אני אוהב אותך
Ani ohev otcha
I love you (male speaker → male listener)
Speaking as female
אני אוהבת אותך
Ani ohevet otcha
I love you (female speaker → male listener)
Who Uses baba Transliteration?
Travelers to Israel
Pronounce everything correctly on arrival — no alphabet needed.
Hebrew Learners
Build pronunciation habits early and hear Hebrew correctly from the start.
Jewish Community
Read prayers, blessings, and holiday phrases aloud with confidence.
Heritage Seekers
Connect with family and culture through authentic Hebrew pronunciation.
Transliteration FAQ
What is Hebrew transliteration?
Transliteration converts Hebrew letters into Latin (English) characters so you can read and pronounce Hebrew words without knowing the Hebrew alphabet. For example, "שלום" becomes "Shalom."
Is Hebrew transliteration free in baba?
Yes — transliteration is included in baba's free tier. Every translation shows the transliterated pronunciation alongside the Hebrew text.
Does baba show transliteration for every translation?
Yes. Whenever baba translates into Hebrew, it automatically shows the transliteration so you can read and pronounce every word — no prior Hebrew knowledge needed.
Does baba account for Hebrew vowels in transliteration?
Yes. HebrewCore™ uses context to determine the correct vowel sounds, even in unvocalized Hebrew text (text without nikud), giving you accurate pronunciation guides.
Can I use transliteration to learn Hebrew pronunciation?
Absolutely. Many baba users start with transliteration to build pronunciation confidence, then gradually learn to read Hebrew letters as they get comfortable with the sounds.
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