English words for kids ages 9-10: 213 intermediate-level words across 13 categories, such as elephant, dolphin, penguin, giraffe and snake. The biggest groups are everyday objects (30), animals (29), home & furniture (25). Every word has a real photo, native audio, an example sentence and a Hebrew translation.
Animals (29)
elephant
/ˈɛlɪfənt/
noun
A very large animal with a long trunk
פיל
dolphin
/ˈdɒlfɪn/
noun
A smart sea animal that jumps out of water
דולפין
penguin
/ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/
noun
A black and white bird that cannot fly but swims well
פינגווין
giraffe
/dʒɪˈræf/
noun
The tallest animal with a very long neck
ג'ירפה
snake
/sneɪk/
noun
A long animal with no legs that slithers on the ground
נחש
tiger
/ˈtaɪɡər/
noun
A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
טיגריס
zebra
/ˈziːbrə/
noun
A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
זברה
deer
/dɪr/
noun
A gentle forest animal with big antlers
אייל
goat
/ɡoʊt/
noun
A farm animal with horns that climbs well
עז
shark
/ʃɑːrk/
noun
A large fish with sharp teeth
כריש
nest
/nɛst/
noun
A home that a bird builds from twigs and grass
קן
lion
/ˈlaɪən/
noun
A big wild cat known as the king of the jungle
אריה
whale
/weɪl/
noun
The largest animal in the sea
לוויתן
eagle
/ˈiːɡəl/
noun
A large bird with sharp eyes that hunts from the sky
נשר
owl
/aʊl/
noun
A bird with big eyes that comes out at night
ינשוף
alligator
/ˈælɪɡeɪtər/
noun
A large reptile with a long tail and strong jaws
אליגטור
koala
/koʊˈɑːlə/
noun
A furry gray animal from Australia that climbs trees
קואלה
ostrich
/ˈɒstrɪtʃ/
noun
A very tall bird with long legs that cannot fly
יען
jellyfish
/ˈdʒɛlifɪʃ/
noun
A soft sea animal with a body like jelly
מדוזה
caterpillar
/ˈkætərpɪlər/
noun
A small crawling creature that turns into a butterfly
זחל
beetle
/ˈbiːtəl/
noun
An insect with a hard shiny shell
חיפושית
aquarium
/əˈkwɛriəm/
noun
A glass tank where fish live
אקווריום
goose
/ɡuːs/
noun
A big white bird with a long neck
אווז
gorilla
/ɡəˈrɪlə/
noun
A very big strong ape with black fur
גורילה
hedgehog
/ˈhɛdʒhɒɡ/
noun
A small animal covered with sharp spines
קיפוד
lizard
/ˈlɪzərd/
noun
A small animal with dry skin and a long tail
לטאה
llama
/ˈlɑːmə/
noun
A tall woolly animal with a long neck from the mountains
לאמה
peacock
/ˈpiːkɒk/
noun
A bird that opens its tail like a giant colorful fan
טווס
polar bear
/ˌpoʊlər ˈbɛr/
noun
A big white bear that lives on the ice near the North Pole
דוב קוטב
Food & Drinks (24)
pizza
/ˈpiːtsə/
noun
A flat round food with cheese and toppings
פיצה
sandwich
/ˈsænwɪtʃ/
noun
Food made with two slices of bread and filling
כריך
watermelon
/ˈwɔːtərˌmɛlən/
noun
A large green fruit that is red inside
אבטיח
carrot
/ˈkærət/
noun
A long orange vegetable that grows underground
גזר
salad
/ˈsæləd/
noun
A dish of mixed raw vegetables
סלט
spaghetti
/spəˈɡɛti/
noun
Long thin strings of pasta
ספגטי
cucumber
/ˈkjuːkʌmbər/
noun
A long green vegetable that is crunchy and fresh
מלפפון
ice cream
/ˌaɪs ˈkriːm/
noun
A cold sweet frozen treat
גלידה
popcorn
/ˈpɒpkɔːrn/
noun
Corn seeds that pop into fluffy white snacks
פופקורן
grape
/ɡreɪp/
noun
A small round fruit that grows in bunches
ענב
pasta
/ˈpæstə/
noun
A food made from flour and water, like spaghetti
פסטה
honey
/ˈhʌni/
noun
A sweet sticky food made by bees
דבש
pretzel
/ˈprɛtsəl/
noun
A salty baked snack twisted into a knot shape
בייגלה
muffin
/ˈmʌfɪn/
noun
A small sweet cake baked in a cup shape
מאפין
yogurt
/ˈjoʊɡərt/
noun
A thick creamy food made from milk
יוגורט
bean
/biːn/
noun
A small seed that people cook and eat
שעועית
fig
/fɪɡ/
noun
A soft sweet fruit that grows on a tree
תאנה
kiwi
/ˈkiːwiː/
noun
A small fruit that is brown outside and green inside
קיווי
coconut
/ˈkoʊkənʌt/
noun
A big brown nut with white food and juice inside
קוקוס
lemonade
/ˌlɛməˈneɪd/
noun
A sweet cold drink made from lemons
לימונדה
meatballs
/ˈmiːtbɔːlz/
noun
Small balls of chopped meat that are cooked
קציצות
pea
/piː/
noun
A small round green vegetable that grows in a pod
אפונה
pie
/paɪ/
noun
A baked food with fruit or meat inside a pastry crust
פאי
sausage
/ˈsɒsɪdʒ/
noun
Chopped meat inside a long thin skin
נקניק
Home & Furniture (25)
window
/ˈwɪndoʊ/
noun
Glass in the wall that lets light in
חלון
lamp
/læmp/
noun
An object that makes light in a room
מנורה
clock
/klɒk/
noun
An object that shows you the time
שעון
mirror
/ˈmɪrər/
noun
A glass surface that shows your reflection
מראה
tent
/tɛnt/
noun
A shelter made of fabric used for camping
אוהל
ladder
/ˈlædər/
noun
A tool with steps used to climb up high
סולם
pillow
/ˈpɪloʊ/
noun
A soft cushion you rest your head on in bed
כרית
drawer
/drɔːr/
noun
A box-shaped part of furniture that slides in and out
מגירה
igloo
/ˈɪɡluː/
noun
A round house built from blocks of snow
איגלו
kettle
/ˈkɛtəl/
noun
A pot used to boil water for tea
קומקום
quilt
/kwɪlt/
noun
A warm bed cover made from pieces of cloth sewn together
שמיכת טלאים
lighthouse
/ˈlaɪthaʊs/
noun
A tall tower with a bright light that guides ships
מגדלור
windmill
/ˈwɪndmɪl/
noun
A building with big blades that turn in the wind
טחנת רוח
yarn
/jɑːrn/
noun
Soft thread used for knitting
חוט צמר
elevator
/ˈɛlɪveɪtər/
noun
A machine that carries people up and down a building
מעלית
gate
/ɡeɪt/
noun
A door in a fence or wall outside
שער
hose
/hoʊz/
noun
A long bendy tube that water flows through
צינור השקיה
hammock
/ˈhæmək/
noun
A hanging bed made of cloth tied between two trees
ערסל
hanger
/ˈhæŋər/
noun
A curved piece you hang clothes on in the closet
קולב
iron
/ˈaɪərn/
noun
A hot tool that makes clothes smooth and flat
מגהץ
nail
/neɪl/
noun
A thin metal pin you hammer into wood
מסמר
apartment
/əˈpɑːrtmənt/
noun
A home in a big building with many homes (in the UK: a flat)
דירה
armchair
/ˈɑːrmtʃɛr/
noun
A big soft chair with places to rest your arms
כורסה
dining room
/ˈdaɪnɪŋ ruːm/
noun
The room with a big table where a family eats
חדר אוכל
living room
/ˈlɪvɪŋ ruːm/
noun
The room with a sofa where a family sits and relaxes
סלון
Transport & Vehicles (8)
boat
/boʊt/
noun
A vehicle that moves on water
סירה
helicopter
/ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/
noun
An aircraft with spinning blades on top
מסוק
motorcycle
/ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/
noun
A fast two-wheeled vehicle with an engine
אופנוע
scooter
/ˈskuːtər/
noun
A small vehicle you stand on and push with one foot
קורקינט
van
/væn/
noun
A big vehicle used to carry people or things
ואן
canoe
/kəˈnuː/
noun
A light narrow boat moved with paddles
קאנו
anchor
/ˈæŋkər/
noun
A heavy metal hook that keeps a boat from moving
עוגן
cab
/kæb/
noun
A car you pay to ride in, another word for taxi
מונית
Nature (10)
rainbow
/ˈreɪnˌboʊ/
noun
A colorful arc in the sky after rain
קשת בענן
mountain
/ˈmaʊntən/
noun
A very high piece of land
הר
seashell
/ˈsiːʃɛl/
noun
A hard shell from a sea creature found on the beach
צדפה
lake
/leɪk/
noun
A large area of water surrounded by land
אגם
island
/ˈaɪlənd/
noun
A piece of land surrounded by water
אי
cave
/keɪv/
noun
A large hole in the side of a mountain or underground
מערה
jungle
/ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
noun
A thick forest in a hot place with many plants and animals
ג'ונגל
acorn
/ˈeɪkɔːrn/
noun
The small nut of an oak tree
בלוט
earth
/ɜːrθ/
noun
The planet we all live on
כדור הארץ
ocean
/ˈoʊʃən/
noun
The huge deep water that covers most of the world
אוקיינוס
Colors (9)
orange
/ˈɒrɪndʒ/
adjective
A warm color between red and yellow
כתום
purple
/ˈpɜːrpəl/
adjective
A color made by mixing red and blue
סגול
pink
/pɪŋk/
adjective
A light red color
ורוד
brown
/braʊn/
adjective
The color of chocolate and tree bark
חום
lime
/laɪm/
adjective
A bright yellow-green color like a lime fruit
ירוק ליים
beige
/beɪʒ/
adjective
A light sandy brown color
בז'
cream
/kriːm/
adjective
A pale yellowish-white color
קרם
navy
/ˈneɪvi/
adjective
A very dark blue color
כחול כהה
violet
/ˈvaɪələt/
adjective
A blue-purple color
סגול
Numbers (9)
six
/sɪks/
noun
The number after five
שש
seven
/ˈsɛvən/
noun
The number of days in a week
שבע
eight
/eɪt/
noun
The number after seven
שמונה
nine
/naɪn/
noun
The number before ten
תשע
fifteen
/ˌfɪfˈtiːn/
noun
The number 15
חמש עשרה
thirty
/ˈθɜːrti/
noun
The number 30
שלושים
fifty
/ˈfɪfti/
noun
The number 50
חמישים
dozen
/ˈdʌzən/
noun
A group of twelve things
תריסר
sixty
/ˈsɪksti/
noun
Six groups of ten, written as 60
שישים
Clothing (10)
jacket
/ˈdʒækɪt/
noun
A short coat you wear over your clothes
ז'קט
gloves
/ɡlʌvz/
noun
What you wear on your hands to keep them warm
כפפות
scarf
/skɑːrf/
noun
A piece of fabric you wrap around your neck
צעיף
helmet
/ˈhɛlmɪt/
noun
A hard hat that protects your head
קסדה
tie
/taɪ/
noun
A long narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck
עניבה
hoodie
/ˈhʊdi/
noun
A sweatshirt with a hood
קפוצ'ון
vest
/vɛst/
noun
A sleeveless jacket worn over a shirt
אפודה
uniform
/ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/
noun
Special clothes that show you belong to a school or team
מדים
apron
/ˈeɪprən/
noun
A cloth you wear to keep clothes clean while cooking
סינר
necklace
/ˈnɛkləs/
noun
A pretty chain you wear around your neck
שרשרת
School (13)
pencil
/ˈpɛnsəl/
noun
A writing tool made of wood with graphite inside
עיפרון
eraser
/ɪˈreɪsər/
noun
A small rubber tool for removing pencil marks
מחק
crayon
/ˈkreɪɒn/
noun
A colored wax stick for drawing
צבע שעווה
notebook
/ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/
noun
A small book with blank pages for writing
מחברת
paintbrush
/ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃ/
noun
A brush used to paint pictures
מכחול
whiteboard
/ˈwaɪtbɔːrd/
noun
A white board on the wall for writing with markers
לוח לבן
library
/ˈlaɪbrɛri/
noun
A place with many books you can read or borrow
ספרייה
folder
/ˈfoʊldər/
noun
A cover used to keep papers organized
תיקייה
locker
/ˈlɒkər/
noun
A small cupboard at school where you keep your things
לוקר
violin
/ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/
noun
A musical instrument with strings that you play with a bow
כינור
newspaper
/ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
noun
Printed pages that tell people the news
עיתון
question
/ˈkwɛstʃən/
noun
Something you ask when you want to know more
שאלה
painting
/ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
noun
A picture made with paint and a brush
ציור בצבע
Sports & Activities (17)
soccer
/ˈsɒkər/
noun
A game where you kick a ball into a goal
כדורגל
basketball
/ˈbæskɪtˌbɔːl/
noun
A game where you throw a ball through a hoop
כדורסל
tennis
/ˈtɛnɪs/
noun
A game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket
טניס
swimming
/ˈswɪmɪŋ/
noun
Moving through water using your arms and legs
שחייה
trophy
/ˈtroʊfi/
noun
A shiny cup or prize you win in a contest
גביע
hockey
/ˈhɒki/
noun
A game played on ice with sticks and a puck
הוקי
skiing
/ˈskiːɪŋ/
noun
Sliding down snowy mountains on long boards
סקי
bowling
/ˈboʊlɪŋ/
noun
A game where you roll a heavy ball to knock down pins
באולינג
climbing
/ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
noun
Going up something high using your hands and feet
טיפוס
medal
/ˈmedl/
noun
A metal prize on a ribbon for winning or doing something special
מדליה
skates
/skeɪts/
noun
Shoes with wheels for rolling on the ground
גלגיליות
yoga
/ˈjoʊɡə/
noun
Slow exercises where you stretch and breathe calmly
יוגה
baseball
/ˈbeɪsbɔːl/
noun
A game where you hit a small hard ball with a bat and run
בייסבול
fishing
/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
noun
Trying to catch fish with a rod and a line
דיג
skateboarding
/ˈskeɪtbɔːrdɪŋ/
noun
Riding on a board with four small wheels
רכיבה על סקייטבורד
table tennis
/ˈteɪbəl ˌtɛnɪs/
noun
A game where you hit a small light ball over a net on a table
טניס שולחן
tennis racket
/ˈtɛnɪs ˌrækɪt/
noun
The bat with strings that you use to hit a tennis ball
מחבט טניס
Feelings & Emotions (10)
tired
/taɪərd/
adjective
Feeling like you need to rest or sleep
עייף
hungry
/ˈhʌŋɡri/
adjective
Feeling like you need to eat
רעב
brave
/breɪv/
adjective
Not afraid to do something difficult
אמיץ
proud
/praʊd/
adjective
Feeling good about something you did
גאה
bored
/bɔːrd/
adjective
Feeling tired because nothing interesting is happening
משועמם
jealous
/ˈdʒɛləs/
adjective
Wanting what someone else has
מקנא
grateful
/ˈɡreɪtfʊl/
adjective
Feeling thankful for something
אסיר תודה
confused
/kənˈfjuːzd/
adjective
Not understanding what is happening
מבולבל
curious
/ˈkjʊriəs/
adjective
Wanting to learn or know more about something
סקרן
yawn
/jɔːn/
noun
Opening your mouth wide when you are tired or bored
פיהוק
Everyday Objects (30)
finger
/ˈfɪŋɡər/
noun
One of the five thin parts at the end of your hand
אצבע
tooth
/tuːθ/
noun
A hard white thing in your mouth for chewing
שן
fork
/fɔːrk/
noun
A tool with prongs used for eating food
מזלג
knife
/naɪf/
noun
A tool with a sharp blade for cutting
סכין
spoon
/spuːn/
noun
A tool with a small bowl shape for eating soup
כף
towel
/ˈtaʊəl/
noun
A piece of fabric for drying yourself
מגבת
thumb
/θʌm/
noun
The short thick finger on the side of your hand
אגודל
flashlight
/ˈflæʃlaɪt/
noun
A small light you hold in your hand
פנס
battery
/ˈbætəri/
noun
A small object that stores power for devices
סוללה
crown
/kraʊn/
noun
A golden circle worn on the head by a king or queen
כתר
guitar
/ɡɪˈtɑːr/
noun
A musical instrument with strings that you strum
גיטרה
magnet
/ˈmæɡnɪt/
noun
A piece of metal that attracts other metal things
מגנט
stamp
/stæmp/
noun
A small sticker you put on a letter before mailing it
בול
read
/riːd/
verb
To look at words and understand them
לקרוא
write
/raɪt/
verb
To make words on paper with a pen or pencil
לכתוב
cook
/kʊk/
verb
To make food by heating it
לבשל
climb
/klaɪm/
verb
To go up something using your hands and feet
לטפס
zigzag
/ˈzɪɡzæɡ/
noun
A line that goes sharply one way then the other
זיגזג
cartoon
/kɑːrˈtuːn/
noun
A funny drawing or an animated show
סרט מצויר
axe
/æks/
noun
A tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood
גרזן
angel
/ˈeɪndʒəl/
noun
A kind figure with wings from stories
מלאך
diamond
/ˈdaɪmənd/
noun
A shiny precious stone that sparkles
יהלום
farmer
/ˈfɑːrmər/
noun
A person who grows food and takes care of farm animals
חקלאי
fountain
/ˈfaʊntən/
noun
A place where water shoots up into the air
מזרקה
microphone
/ˈmaɪkrəfoʊn/
noun
A device that makes your voice louder
מיקרופון
vet
/vɛt/
noun
A doctor who takes care of animals
וטרינר
keyboard
/ˈkiːbɔːrd/
noun
The keys you press to type letters on a computer
מקלדת
tablet
/ˈtæblət/
noun
A flat computer with a touch screen
טאבלט
radio
/ˈreɪdioʊ/
noun
A machine you listen to for music and news
רדיו
bookstore
/ˈbʊkstɔːr/
noun
A store where you buy books (in the UK: a bookshop)
חנות ספרים
Toys & Games (19)
skateboard
/ˈskeɪtbɔːrd/
noun
A small board with wheels for riding on
סקייטבורד
puzzle
/ˈpʌzəl/
noun
A game where you fit pieces together to make a picture
פאזל
robot
/ˈroʊbɒt/
noun
A toy machine that can move and make sounds
רובוט
yo-yo
/ˈjoʊjoʊ/
noun
A round toy that goes up and down on a string
יו-יו
tricycle
/ˈtraɪsɪkəl/
noun
A small bike with three wheels for young children
תלת אופן
frisbee
/ˈfrɪzbiː/
noun
A flat round disc you throw and catch
פריזבי
dice
/daɪs/
noun
Small cubes with dots on each side used in games
קוביות משחק
unicorn
/ˈjuːnɪkɔːrn/
noun
A magical horse with one horn on its head
חד-קרן
dragon
/ˈdræɡən/
noun
A magical creature in stories that can breathe fire
דרקון
drone
/droʊn/
noun
A small flying machine you control from the ground
רחפן
fairy
/ˈfɛri/
noun
A tiny magical person with wings from stories
פיה
ghost
/ɡoʊst/
noun
A white floating spirit from spooky stories
רוח רפאים
knight
/naɪt/
noun
A brave fighter in metal armor from castle times
אביר
marble
/ˈmɑːrbəl/
noun
A small shiny glass ball you play with
גולה
mermaid
/ˈmɜːrmeɪd/
noun
A storybook girl with a fish tail instead of legs
בת ים
ninja
/ˈnɪndʒə/
noun
A quick quiet fighter dressed in black from stories
נינג'ה
pirate
/ˈpaɪrət/
noun
A sailor from stories who hunts for treasure
שודד ים
wizard
/ˈwɪzərd/
noun
A man with magic powers from stories
קוסם
ukulele
/ˌjuːkəˈleɪli/
noun
A small guitar with four strings
יוקוללה
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