מה שלומך?
How are you?
Ma shlomcha (m) / Ma shlomech (f)
Ask someone how they are doing in Hebrew.
Context: The suffix changes based on who you're addressing. More formal than "ma nishma".
⚠️ Gender Note: This phrase changes based on the speaker's gender. Use baba for the correct form based on your gender.
How to Use "How are you?" in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: The suffix changes based on who you're addressing.
B: מה שלומך?
This phrase is considered neutral in register and is at a beginner difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "מה שלומך?"
Ma shlomcha (m) / Ma shlomech (f)
Break it down: Ma — shlomcha — (m) — / — Ma — shlomech — (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 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 "how are you?", Israelis often accompany greetings with warm eye contact and sometimes a handshake or cheek kiss between friends.
Learning "How are you?" — Quick Reference
| Hebrew | מה שלומך? |
| Pronunciation | Ma shlomcha (m) / Ma shlomech (f) |
| English | How are you? |
| Category | greetings |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Gender-specific | Yes — changes by gender |
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