לילה טוב
Good night
Laila tov
Wish someone good night in Hebrew.
Context: Used when parting at night or before going to bed.
How to Use "Good night" in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: Used when parting at night or before going to bed.
B: לילה טוב
This phrase is considered neutral in register and is at a beginner difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "לילה טוב"
Laila tov
Break it down: Laila — 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 night", Israelis often accompany greetings with warm eye contact and sometimes a handshake or cheek kiss between friends.
Learning "Good night" — Quick Reference
| Hebrew | לילה טוב |
| Pronunciation | Laila tov |
| English | Good night |
| Category | greetings |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Gender-specific | No — same for everyone |
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