להתראות
Goodbye
Lehitraot
The standard way to say goodbye in Hebrew.
Context: Literally means "until we see each other again". More formal than just saying Shalom.
How to Use "Goodbye" in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: Literally means "until we see each other again".
B: להתראות
This phrase is considered neutral in register and is at a beginner difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "להתראות"
Lehitraot
Break it down: Lehitraot
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 "goodbye", Israelis often accompany greetings with warm eye contact and sometimes a handshake or cheek kiss between friends.
Learning "Goodbye" — Quick Reference
| Hebrew | להתראות |
| Pronunciation | Lehitraot |
| English | Goodbye |
| Category | greetings |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Gender-specific | No — same for everyone |
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