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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 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 "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 |
Translate with the Roles Made Explicit
Download baba for modern Israeli Hebrew with roles, slang, idioms, cultural context, tone, and transliteration. To translate a whole message with the right gender and register, use the free Hebrew to English translator.
Questions About "How Are You?" in Hebrew
How do you say "How are you?" in Hebrew?
"How are you?" in Hebrew is "מה שלומך?". The suffix changes based on who you're addressing. More formal than "ma nishma".
Is "מה שלומך?" formal or informal?
"מה שלומך?" is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation.
Does "How are you?" change based on speaker gender?
Yes, this phrase has different forms depending on the speaker's gender. Use baba's gender-aware translation to get the correct form.
How do you pronounce "מה שלומך?"?
Pronounced: Ma shlomcha (m) / Ma shlomech (f)