🇮🇱 Hebrew phrases

How to Say "Father" in Hebrew

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
אבא
"Father" in Hebrew · say it like ah-bah

The most natural way to say "Father" in Hebrew is אבא. 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

אבי
more formal or poetic term for father
אבא שלי
means 'my father', used for emphasis or affection

When to use it

You can use 'אבא' in everyday conversation when referring to your father or someone else's father. It is a warm and affectionate term. In more formal contexts, you might use 'אבי'.

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Examples in Hebrew

HebrewEnglish
אבא שלי אוהב לשחק כדורגל.My father loves to play soccer.
הילדים קוראים לאבא שלהם.The children are calling their father.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'אבא' with 'אבי', thinking they are interchangeable, but 'אבי' is more formal.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'אבא' and 'אבי'?

'אבא' is informal and commonly used, while 'אבי' is more formal or poetic.

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