Hebrew for Talking to a Landlord in Israel
Practical Hebrew for renters in Israel: vocabulary and phrases for rent, repairs, deposits, and lease conversations with a landlord.
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Play a Free LessonIf you rent in Israel, you’ll often need Hebrew for quick, practical things: paying rent, asking about repairs, checking the contract, or following up on the deposit. This guide focuses on the words and phrases you’re most likely to need with a landlord.
Basic vocabulary
- דירה (dira) — apartment
- שוכר / שוכרת (socher / socheret) — tenant
- משכיר / משכירה (maskir / maskira) — landlord / landlady
- שכירות (skhirut) — rent / renting
- חוזה (chozeh) — contract / lease
- תשלום (tashlum) — payment
- פיקדון (pikadon) — deposit
- תיקון (tikon) — repair
- בעיה (ba'aya) — problem
- מפתח (mafteach) — key
- חשבונית (chashbonit) — invoice / receipt
Useful phrases
- אני רוצה לדבר על השכירות. — I want to talk about the rent / rental.
- מתי התשלום הבא? — When is the next payment due?
- כמה צריך לשלם החודש? — How much do we need to pay this month?
- יש בעיה בדירה. — There’s a problem in the apartment.
- אפשר לתקן את זה? — Can this be fixed?
- אני צריך / צריכה לראות את החוזה. — I need to see the contract.
- אפשר לקבל עותק של החוזה? — Can I get a copy of the contract?
- מתי הפיקדון חוזר? — When do I get the deposit back?
- האם הפיקדון מוחזר בסוף השכירות? — Is the deposit returned at the end of the rental period?
When you need a repair
If something is broken, keep it short and specific.
- הברז נוזל. — The faucet is leaking.
- המזגן לא עובד. — The air conditioner isn’t working.
- יש בעיה עם החשמל. — There’s a problem with the electricity.
- הדלת לא נסגרת טוב. — The door doesn’t close properly.
- החלון שבור. — The window is broken.
A natural way to ask is:
- אפשר לשלוח מישהו לתקן את זה? — Can you send someone to fix it?
- מתי אפשר לסדר את זה? — When can this be fixed?
Polite communication
With landlords, polite Hebrew usually helps.
- בבקשה — please
- תודה — thank you
- סליחה — excuse me / sorry
- אפשר בבקשה...? — Could I please...?
- אני לא מבין / מבינה. — I don’t understand.
- אפשר להסביר שוב? — Can you explain again?
A few practical notes
- שוכר is masculine and שוכרת is feminine.
- משכיר is the person who rents out the apartment; in everyday speech people may still say בעל הדירה for “the landlord.”
- If you’re texting, short Hebrew is normal and often better than very formal language.
If you also need Hebrew for the rest of the rental process, see Hebrew for Renting an Apartment in Israel.
For more everyday conversation phrases, Common Hebrew Phrases for Conversations (With Real Examples) is a useful companion.
If you’re dealing with a problem or trying to push for a fix, Hebrew for Complaining in Israel may also help.
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