בוקר טוב
Good morning
Boker tov
Greet someone in the morning in Hebrew.
Context: Common response is "boker or" (morning light). Used until around noon.
How to Use "Good morning" in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: Common response is "boker or" (morning light).
B: בוקר טוב
This phrase is considered neutral in register and is at a beginner difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "בוקר טוב"
Boker tov
Break it down: Boker — 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 morning", Israelis often accompany greetings with warm eye contact and sometimes a handshake or cheek kiss between friends.
Learning "Good morning" — Quick Reference
| Hebrew | בוקר טוב |
| Pronunciation | Boker tov |
| English | Good morning |
| Category | greetings |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Gender-specific | No — same for everyone |
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