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לילה טוב

Good night

Laila tov

greetings

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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

  1. In Israel, this phrase works in most situations, from talking to friends to speaking with shopkeepers or colleagues.

  2. This phrase stays the same regardless of the speaker's gender, making it easy to learn and use for beginners.

  3. 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

Hebrewלילה טוב
PronunciationLaila tov
EnglishGood night
Categorygreetings
Difficultybeginner
Gender-specificNo: same for everyone

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Questions About "Good Night" in Hebrew

How do you say "Good night" in Hebrew?

"Good night" in Hebrew is "לילה טוב". Used when parting at night or before going to bed.

Is "לילה טוב" formal or informal?

"לילה טוב" is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation.

How do you pronounce "לילה טוב"?

Pronounced: Laila tov

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