תשמור על עצמך
Take care
Tishmor al atzmecha (to m) / Tishmeri al atzmech (to f)
greetingsA warm farewell wishing someone well.
Context: Said when parting ways, especially before a trip or a long time apart. The form changes based on the gender of the person you're addressing.
⚠️ Gender Note:This phrase changes based on the speaker's gender. Use baba for the correct form based on your gender.
How to Use "Take care" in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: Said when parting ways, especially before a trip or a long time apart.
B: תשמור על עצמך
This phrase is considered neutral in register and is at a intermediate difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "תשמור על עצמך"
Tishmor al atzmecha (to m) / Tishmeri al atzmech (to f)
Break it down: Tishmor - al - atzmecha - (to - m) - / - Tishmeri - al - atzmech - (to - f)
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.
Hebrew is a gendered language. This phrase can change depending on who is speaking or being addressed. baba lets you set those roles before translation.
Body language matters in Israel. When saying "take care", Israelis often accompany greetings with warm eye contact and sometimes a handshake or cheek kiss between friends.
Learning "Take care": Quick Reference
| Hebrew | תשמור על עצמך |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | Tishmor al atzmecha (to m) / Tishmeri al atzmech (to f) |
| English | Take care |
| Category | greetings |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Gender-specific | Yes: changes by gender |
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Questions About "Take care" in Hebrew
How do you say "Take care" in Hebrew?
"Take care" in Hebrew is "תשמור על עצמך". Said when parting ways, especially before a trip or a long time apart. The form changes based on the gender of the person you're addressing.
Is "תשמור על עצמך" formal or informal?
"תשמור על עצמך" is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation.
Does "Take care" change based on speaker gender?
Yes, this phrase has different forms depending on the speaker's gender. Use baba's gender-aware translation to get the correct form.
How do you pronounce "תשמור על עצמך"?
Pronounced: Tishmor al atzmecha (to m) / Tishmeri al atzmech (to f)