🇮🇱 Hebrew phrases

How to Say "What's up?" in Hebrew

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
מה קורה?
"What's up?" in Hebrew · say it like mah koh-reh?

The most natural way to say "What's up?" in Hebrew is מה קורה?. 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

מה נשמע?
another casual way to ask how someone is doing
מה העניינים?
a slightly more informal way, often used among friends

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to greet someone and ask how they are doing. It is suitable for both friends and acquaintances. It can be used in person, over the phone, or in text messages.

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Examples in Hebrew

HebrewEnglish
היי, מה קורה?Hey, what's up?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with more formal greetings like 'שלום' (shalom), which is used in different contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear מה קורה?, 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

Can I use this phrase in a formal setting?

It's better to use more formal greetings in professional or formal situations.

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