Hebrew Phrases for Business
Israel's startup ecosystem (the 'Startup Nation') is world-famous. Whether you're attending a business meeting, networking, or working with Israeli colleagues, these phrases will set you apart.
Phrases (9)
שָׁמַחְתִּי לְהַכִּיר אֶתְכֶם
Samachti lehakir etchem
Nice to meet you all
01
מָה הַמַּטָּרוֹת שֶׁלְּכֶם?
Ma ha'matarot shelachem?
What are your goals?
02
אֲנַחְנוּ מְחַפְּשִׂים שֻׁתָּפִים
Anachnu mechapsim shutafim
We are looking for partners
03
הַתַּקְצִיב שֶׁלָּנוּ מוֹגְבָּל
Ha'taktsiv shelanu mugbal
Our budget is limited
04
אֶפְשָׁר לְקַבֵּל הֶצָּעַת מְחִיר?
Efshar lekabel hatsaat mechir?
Can we get a price quote?
05
מָתַי הַמַּעֲמַד הַבָּא שֶׁלָּנוּ?
Matai ha'ma'amad ha'ba shelanu?
When is our next meeting?
06
נִשְׁלַח לְךָ אֶת הַחֻזֶּה
Nishlach lecha et ha'chuze
We will send you the contract
07
אֲנַחְנוּ בְּעִסְקָה!
Anachnu be'iska!
We have a deal!
08
אֵיזֶה תְּנָאִים אַתֶּם מְצִיעִים?
Eize tenayim atem metsyim?
What terms do you offer?
09
Cultural Tip
Israeli business culture is informal and direct. Titles are rarely used - first names from the start. Meetings may start late and run over time. It's normal to debate vigorously - this isn't confrontational, it's how Israelis do business. Decision-making tends to be fast once consensus is reached.