How to say “How are you?” in Hebrew
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Hebrew. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
מה שלומך?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Hebrew
שלום, מה שלומך?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Hebrew?
"How are you?" in Hebrew is "מה שלומך?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "מה שלומך?" written in Hebrew?
Hebrew uses the Hebrew alphabet, an abjad. "מה שלומך?" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "מה שלומך?" in Hebrew?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "מה שלומך?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "מה שלומך?" mean in English?
"מה שלומך?" is the Hebrew way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Hebrew?
Many languages — including Hebrew — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "מה שלומך?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Hebrew spoken?
Hebrew is spoken by an estimated 9 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Hebrew dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Hebrew dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "מה שלומך?" or any other Hebrew text.