Moving to a new country can be stressful – especially when it comes with learning a whole new language! Whether you have come to Israel to expand your business or sign a few contracts, having a good understanding of legal Hebrew is the key to being successful. Before you step out and take on the world, here are the most important Hebrew legal terms that you’ll need to know:
English-Hebrew Legal Dictionary
| English | Transliteration | Hebrew |
| Affidavit | Tatzhir | תצהיר |
| Appeal | Irur | עירור |
| Attorney | Orech/et Din | עורך/כת דין |
| Alimony | Mazonot | מזונות |
| Arbitration Award | P’sak Boriroot | פסק בוררות |
| Bankruptcy | Pshitat Regel | פשיטת רגל |
| Contract | Chozeh | חוזה |
| Courthouse | Beit Mishpat | בית משפט |
| Document | Mismach | מסמך |
| Compensatory Damages | Nezikin Mimashi’im | נזקים ממשיים |
| Equities | Dini HaYosher | דיני היושר |
| Fine | Knas | קנס |
| Inheritance | Yerusha | ירושה |
| Judge | Shofet | שופט |
| Legal | Choki | חוקי |
| Liability | Chavoot | חבות |
| Plaintiff | Tovei’a | תובע |
| Power of Attorney | Yipoy Koach | יפוי כח |
| Public Trust | Na’aman Tzibori | נאמן ציבורי |
| Small Claims Court | Beit Mishpat L’Teviot Katanot | בית משפט לתביעות קטנות |
| Statute of Limitations | Chok Hityashnut | חוק התיישנות |
| Testimony | Eidut | עדות |
| Verbal Contract | Chozeh B’al Peh | חוזה בעל-פה |
Knowing these Hebrew terms will empower you to conduct business in Israel with confidence. For complete, accurate, and high-quality translations of your legal documents, Dray Translations is always happy to assist you.
