How to say no in Hebrew

לא is the standard negation “no,” and also begins many “not …” constructions in Hebrew.

Usage

Say it firmly or softly depending on context. Pairs naturally with כן when offering choices.

Without vowels

לא

With vowels (nikud)

לֹא

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כֵּן

yes

ken

מִצְטַעֵר

sorry

mits-ta-ER

סְלִיחָה

excuse me

sli-KHA

לָדַעַת

know

la-DA-at

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