בן כמה אתה?
How old are you?
Ben kama ata? (m) / Bat kama at? (f)
questionsAsk someone's age.
Context: Changes based on who you're asking. "Ben" for males, "Bat" for females.
⚠️ 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 old are you?" in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: Changes based on who you're asking.
B: בן כמה אתה?
This phrase is considered neutral in register and is at a intermediate difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "בן כמה אתה?"
Ben kama ata? (m) / Bat kama at? (f)
Break it down: Ben - kama - ata? - (m) - / - Bat - kama - at? - (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 old are you?", Israelis will appreciate your effort to speak Hebrew, even if imperfect. Don't be afraid to try!
Learning "How old are you?": Quick Reference
| Hebrew | בן כמה אתה? |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | Ben kama ata? (m) / Bat kama at? (f) |
| English | How old are you? |
| Category | questions |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Gender-specific | Yes: changes by gender |
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Questions About "How old are you?" in Hebrew
How do you say "How old are you?" in Hebrew?
"How old are you?" in Hebrew is "בן כמה אתה?". Changes based on who you're asking. "Ben" for males, "Bat" for females.
Is "בן כמה אתה?" formal or informal?
"בן כמה אתה?" is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation.
Does "How old 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 "בן כמה אתה?"?
Pronounced: Ben kama ata? (m) / Bat kama at? (f)