🇮🇱 Hebrew phrases

How to Say "Family" in Hebrew

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
משפחה
"Family" in Hebrew · say it like meesh-pah-chah

The most natural way to say "Family" in Hebrew is משפחה. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

משפחה גרעינית
used to refer to the nuclear family
משפחה מורחבת
used to refer to the extended family

When to use it

You can use 'משפחה' when talking about your relatives or family gatherings. It is a common term in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to immediate family or extended family depending on the context.

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Examples in Hebrew

HebrewEnglish
המשפחה שלי מאוד חשובה לי.My family is very important to me.
אני נפגש עם המשפחה שלי בסוף השבוע.I am meeting with my family this weekend.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'משפחה' with 'בית', which means 'home'. They are related but refer to different concepts.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'משפחה גרעינית' and 'משפחה מורחבת'?

'משפחה גרעינית' refers to the nuclear family, while 'משפחה מורחבת' includes relatives like grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

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