בוא לפה
Come here
Bo lipo (m) / Boi lipo (f)
Call someone to come closer.
Context: Changes based on who you're calling. "Lipo" is colloquial for "here".
⚠️ Gender Note: This phrase changes based on the speaker's gender. Use baba for the correct form based on your gender.
How to Use "Come here" in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: Changes based on who you're calling.
B: בוא לפה
This phrase is considered casual in register and is at a beginner difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "בוא לפה"
Bo lipo (m) / Boi lipo (f)
Break it down: Bo — lipo — (m) — / — Boi — lipo — (f)
Hebrew is read from right to left. The transliteration above follows English reading order (left to right) to help you pronounce each sound correctly.
Cultural Tips for Using This Phrase
In Israel, casual communication is the norm. Israelis appreciate directness and informality, so this phrase fits right into everyday conversation.
Hebrew is a gendered language. This phrase changes depending on who is speaking or being spoken to. baba automatically handles gender for you in translations.
Body language matters in Israel. When saying "come here", Israelis will appreciate your effort to speak Hebrew, even if imperfect. Don't be afraid to try!
Learning "Come here" — Quick Reference
| Hebrew | בוא לפה |
| Pronunciation | Bo lipo (m) / Boi lipo (f) |
| English | Come here |
| Category | common |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Gender-specific | Yes — changes by gender |
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