צהריים טובים
Good afternoon
Tzohorayim tovim
Afternoon greeting in Hebrew.
Context: Used during midday hours, less common than other greetings.
How to Use "Good afternoon" in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: Used during midday hours, less common than other greetings.
B: צהריים טובים
This phrase is considered neutral in register and is at a intermediate difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "צהריים טובים"
Tzohorayim tovim
Break it down: Tzohorayim — tovim
Hebrew is read from right to left. The transliteration above follows English reading order (left to right) to help you pronounce each sound correctly.
Cultural Tips for Using This Phrase
In Israel, this phrase works in most situations — from talking to friends to speaking with shopkeepers or colleagues.
This phrase stays the same regardless of the speaker's gender, making it easy to learn and use for beginners.
Body language matters in Israel. When saying "good afternoon", Israelis often accompany greetings with warm eye contact and sometimes a handshake or cheek kiss between friends.
Learning "Good afternoon" — Quick Reference
| Hebrew | צהריים טובים |
| Pronunciation | Tzohorayim tovim |
| English | Good afternoon |
| Category | greetings |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Gender-specific | No — same for everyone |
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