אתה מדבר אנגלית?
Do you speak English?
Ata medaber anglit? (m) / At medaberet anglit? (f)
Ask if someone speaks English.
Context: Very useful for tourists. Changes based on who you're asking.
⚠️ Gender Note:This phrase changes based on the speaker's gender. Use baba for the correct form based on your gender.
How to Use "Do you speak English?" in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: Very useful for tourists.
B: אתה מדבר אנגלית?
This phrase is considered neutral in register and is at a beginner difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "אתה מדבר אנגלית?"
Ata medaber anglit? (m) / At medaberet anglit? (f)
Break it down: Ata — medaber — anglit? — (m) — / — At — medaberet — anglit? — (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, this phrase works in most situations — from talking to friends to speaking with shopkeepers or colleagues.
Hebrew is a gendered language. This phrase can change depending on who is speaking or being addressed. baba lets you set those roles before translation.
Body language matters in Israel. When saying "do you speak english?", Israelis will appreciate your effort to speak Hebrew, even if imperfect. Don't be afraid to try!
Learning "Do you speak English?" — Quick Reference
| Hebrew | אתה מדבר אנגלית? |
| Pronunciation | Ata medaber anglit? (m) / At medaberet anglit? (f) |
| English | Do you speak English? |
| Category | common |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Gender-specific | Yes — changes by gender |
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