מַה קוֹרֶה?

Pronounced mah ko-REH, with stress on the last syllable of קוֹרֶה. In everyday speech, it sounds casual and friendly.

מַה קוֹרֶה? is a very common informal Hebrew greeting or conversation starter. It is used to ask how someone is doing, what is happening, or whether anything new is going on. In English, it is often closest to “what’s going on?” or “what’s up?” depending on the situation. The phrase is relaxed and friendly, so it fits everyday small talk with friends, classmates, coworkers you know well, or family. It is not usually the best choice in very formal situations. You can use it on its own as a casual opener, or expand it by adding a person after it, as in מַה קוֹרֶה אִיתְּךָ? “What’s going on with you?” The expression is flexible and often does not expect a literal report of events; it simply invites a response and keeps the conversation going.

מַה is “what,” and קוֹרֶה is the present tense form used here in a fixed conversational expression. As a full phrase, it works like a set greeting rather than a literal question about something happening right now.

This expression is part of everyday Israeli casual speech and is very common among people who already know each other or want a relaxed tone.