Looking for practical Hebrew (עברית) to Minang phrases? This free guide lists 100 essential sentences for travel, study, work, and everyday conversation. Each line shows the Hebrew phrase first, then the Minang translation (Minang) — so you can scan quickly before a trip, class, or video call.
The phrases are grouped into eight topics: greetings and pleasantries, useful phrases for travellers, everyday conversation, directions and getting around, shopping and dining, emergencies and health, work and business, and time, days and numbers. Use the table of contents to jump straight to greetings, directions, dining, emergencies, or numbers. You do not need perfect grammar to start — short, clear sentences often work better than silence when you are learning Minang.
Tip: when a Minang phrase looks unfamiliar, compare it with the Hebrew wording — noticing word order differences helps you understand grammar naturally.
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Greetings and pleasantries
Hello, goodbye, please, thank you, and polite introductions for meeting new people.
שלום
Halo(Shalom)
תודה
Terima kasih(Toda)
בוקר טוב
Selamat pagi(Boker Tov)
אחר צהריים טובים
Selamat sore(Achar Tzohorayim Tovim)
ערב טוב
Selamat malam(Erev Tov)
לילה טוב
Selamat tidur(Laila Tov)
נתראה מאוחר יותר
Sampai jumpa(Nitra'eh Me'uchar Yoter)
להתראות
Selamat tinggal(Lehit'raot)
מה השם שלך?
Sapa nama awak?(Ma Hashem Shelcha?)
שמי ג'ון
Nama saya John(Shmi John)
מה שלומך?
Apa kabar?(Ma Shlomcha?)
נעים להכיר אותך
Senang bertemu dengan awak(Naim Lehakir Otcha)
Useful phrases for travellers
Airport, hotel, tickets, and transport phrases for getting around on a trip.
אתה מדבר אנגלית?
Apakah kamu bisa berbahasa Inggris?(Apakah kamu bisa berbahasa Inggris?)
אני לא מדבר הינדית טוב
Aku tidak bisa berbahasa Hindi dengan baik(Aku tidak bisa berbahasa Hindi dengan baik)