Quick Answer
Type Hebrew online at KeyLingo with phonetic typing (shalom → שלום), Israeli virtual keyboard, niqqud add/remove tools, and alphabet explorer — all in your browser, free and private.
What Is a Hebrew Keyboard?
A Hebrew keyboard (מקלדת עברית) lets you type the 22-letter Hebrew alphabet, final letter forms (sofit), and optional niqqud vowel marks. KeyLingo provides this in your browser with phonetic typing, an Israeli SI-1452 virtual keyboard, and learning panels — no software install required.
How to Type Hebrew Online
Open KeyLingo Hebrew Keyboard and use Phonetic mode: type shalom and get שלום. Switch to Virtual Keyboard for the Israeli layout. Use the Unicode Editor to paste existing Hebrew and strip or add niqqud.
Hebrew Alphabet Guide
Hebrew has 22 consonant letters written right-to-left. Five letters — כ מ נ פ צ — have special final forms (ך ם ן ף ץ) at word endings. Modern Hebrew usually omits niqqud; vowels are implied by context.
Hebrew Letter Names
Letters are named Aleph (א), Bet (ב), Gimel (ג), Dalet (ד), He (ה), Vav (ו), Zayin (ז), Het (ח), Tet (ט), Yod (י), Kaf (כ), Lamed (ל), Mem (מ), Nun (נ), Samekh (ס), Ayin (ע), Pe (פ), Tsadi (צ), Qof (ק), Resh (ר), Shin (ש), Tav (ת). Browse all in the Character Explorer.
Hebrew Pronunciation Guide
Modern Israeli Hebrew has gutturals (ח, ע), a rolled/trilled R, and sounds like ts (צ) and kh (כ/ח). Shin (ש) is usually sh; sin with a dot is s. Use the speaker button in Character Explorer for Web Speech (he-IL).
Hebrew Niqqud Guide
Niqqud (ניקוד) are dots and dashes showing vowels: patach (ַ a), qamats (ָ a/o), hiriq (ִ i), tsere (ֵ e), segol (ֶ e), holam (ֹ o), qubuts (ֻ u), shva (ְ). Used in prayer books, children's texts, and learning materials — rarely in everyday typing.
Final Hebrew Letters Guide
Five sofit forms appear only at word end: ך (kaf), ם (mem), ן (nun), ף (pe), ץ (tsadi). KeyLingo auto-sofit converts medial to final when you press space. Learners often confuse כ vs ך — the guide panel shows pairs with examples.
Hebrew Transliteration Guide
Phonetic typing: sh→ש, ch→ח, ts→צ, k→כ. Common words like shalom, todah, and yerushalayim convert from the built-in dictionary. There is no single official Romanization — we use Modern Israeli phonetic style.
Biblical Hebrew vs Modern Hebrew
Modern Hebrew (Ivrit) is the everyday language of Israel. Biblical Hebrew uses more niqqud and sometimes different vocabulary. KeyLingo includes biblical name and term reference panels; full cantillation (trope) is not included in v1.
Common Hebrew Phrases
The phrase library includes greetings, travel, business, education, religion, daily conversation, and social phrases — Hebrew, English, and pronunciation hints. Click to insert.
Privacy-Local Typing
All typing and niqqud tools run locally in your browser. KeyLingo never uploads your Hebrew text to a server.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I type Hebrew online?
- Open KeyLingo Hebrew Keyboard, choose Phonetic mode, and type phonetic Latin (shalom → שלום). Or use the Virtual Keyboard to click Hebrew keys.
- What is a Hebrew keyboard?
- A layout mapping QWERTY or on-screen keys to Hebrew letters. The Israeli standard (SI-1452) is used in Israel and on Windows/macOS Hebrew layouts.
- How do I type Hebrew on an English keyboard?
- Use Phonetic mode: type sh, ch, ts, and letter names phonetically. Enable the Israeli virtual keyboard for click-to-type with QWERTY hints.
- What are Hebrew vowel marks?
- Niqqud (ניקוד) are combining marks under or above letters showing vowels. Modern texts usually omit them; use KeyLingo's niqqud picker or tools when needed.
- What is Niqqud?
- The system of dots and dashes (e.g. patach ַ, hiriq ִ) indicating how to pronounce Hebrew words. Essential for learners and liturgical texts.
- What are final Hebrew letters?
- Five letters change shape at word end: ך ם ן ף ץ. KeyLingo auto-sofit handles this when you press space after a word.
- How do I convert English to Hebrew?
- Type phonetically in Phonetic mode — shalom, todah, boker tov. The dictionary recognizes 2,000+ common words and names.
- Can I use this Hebrew keyboard on mobile?
- Yes. The virtual keyboard opens in a bottom sheet; a quick letter dock provides one-tap access to common characters.
- What is the difference between Biblical Hebrew and Modern Hebrew?
- Modern Hebrew is spoken daily in Israel. Biblical Hebrew appears in the Tanakh with more niqqud and archaic forms. KeyLingo targets Modern Hebrew typing with biblical reference content.
- Is my Hebrew text sent to a server?
- No. Everything runs locally in your browser.
- Does Hebrew text-to-speech work?
- Yes. Character Explorer uses Web Speech with he-IL (Israeli Hebrew). Available voices depend on your browser and operating system.
- What is Ivrit?
- Ivrit (עברית) is the Hebrew word for the Hebrew language. An Ivrit keyboard is the same as a Hebrew keyboard — KeyLingo provides both phonetic and Israeli SI-1452 layouts.
- Can I use this for a Hebrew tattoo or name design?
- Use the name converter and dictionary matches as a starting point only. Always verify permanent designs with a fluent Hebrew speaker — phonetic spelling can differ from traditional name forms.
- How do I install a Hebrew keyboard on my computer?
- You do not need to install anything for KeyLingo — use the browser workspace. For system-wide Hebrew, add Hebrew (Israel) in Windows Settings → Time & language → Language, or System Settings → Keyboard on macOS.