How to say “Please” in Hebrew
The most common way to say “please” in Hebrew. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
בבקשה
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How do you say "Please" in Hebrew?
"Please" in Hebrew is "בבקשה". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "בבקשה" written in Hebrew?
Hebrew uses the Hebrew alphabet, an abjad. "בבקשה" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "בבקשה" in Hebrew?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "בבקשה" 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 "בבקשה" mean in English?
"בבקשה" is the Hebrew way of saying "Please" 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 "Please" in Hebrew?
Many languages — including Hebrew — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "בבקשה" 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 "בבקשה" or any other Hebrew text.