🇮🇱 Hebrew phrases

How to Say "How old are you?" in Hebrew

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
בן כמה אתה?
"How old are you?" in Hebrew · say it like ben kama ata

The most natural way to say "How old are you?" in Hebrew is בן כמה אתה?. 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

בת כמה אתה?
used when asking a female

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to ask someone their age. It is common in both casual and formal settings. Make sure to adjust the question based on the gender of the person you are asking.

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Examples in Hebrew

HebrewEnglish
בן כמה הילד?How old is the boy?
בת כמה החברה שלך?How old is your girlfriend?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to forget to adjust the question based on the gender of the person being asked.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear בן כמה אתה?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Hebrew with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it polite to ask someone's age?

It can be considered personal, so use discretion based on your relationship with the person.

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