שבוע טוב
Good week
Shavua tov
Greeting used after Sabbath ends.
Context: Said on Saturday night after Shabbat ends, wishing a good week ahead.
How to Use "Good week" in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: Said on Saturday night after Shabbat ends, wishing a good week ahead.
B: שבוע טוב
This phrase is considered neutral in register and is at a beginner difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "שבוע טוב"
Shavua tov
Break it down: Shavua — 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 week", Israelis often accompany greetings with warm eye contact and sometimes a handshake or cheek kiss between friends.
Learning "Good week" — Quick Reference
| Hebrew | שבוע טוב |
| Pronunciation | Shavua tov |
| English | Good week |
| Category | greetings |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Gender-specific | No — same for everyone |
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