מים
Water
Mayim
Order or ask for water.
Context: Essential word for restaurants and travel.
How to Use "Water" in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: Essential word for restaurants and travel.
B: מים
This phrase is considered neutral in register and is at a beginner difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "מים"
Mayim
Break it down: Mayim
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.
This phrase stays the same regardless of the speaker's gender, making it easy to learn and use for beginners.
Body language matters in Israel. When saying "water", food is central to Israeli culture. Showing basic Hebrew at restaurants will be warmly received.
Learning "Water" — Quick Reference
| Hebrew | מים |
| Pronunciation | Mayim |
| English | Water |
| Category | food |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Gender-specific | No — same for everyone |
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