ערב טוב
Good evening
Erev tov
Evening greeting in Hebrew.
Context: Used from late afternoon onwards, typically after 5-6 PM.
How to Use "Good evening" in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: Used from late afternoon onwards, typically after 5-6 PM.
B: ערב טוב
This phrase is considered neutral in register and is at a beginner difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "ערב טוב"
Erev tov
Break it down: Erev — tov
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 evening", Israelis often accompany greetings with warm eye contact and sometimes a handshake or cheek kiss between friends.
Learning "Good evening" — Quick Reference
| Hebrew | ערב טוב |
| Pronunciation | Erev tov |
| English | Good evening |
| Category | greetings |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Gender-specific | No — same for everyone |
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