בסדרBeseder
Okay, fine, alright, in order, got it
What does Beseder mean in Hebrew?
Beseder (בסדר, pronounced beh-SEH-der) is the Hebrew equivalent of "okay", meaning "fine", "alright", or "in order". It's one of the most fundamental words in Israeli Hebrew, used to confirm plans, acknowledge information, and reassure people. "Hakol beseder?" means "Is everything okay?" and is a common greeting. "Lo beseder" (not okay) is used to express that something is wrong or unacceptable.
How to pronounce Beseder
בסדר
The Hebrew script reads right-to-left. The English transliteration uses the Israeli Sephardic pronunciation standard.
When do Israelis use Beseder?
The foundational Israeli word for agreement and confirmation. "Beseder" is the Hebrew "okay": it's neutral, calming, and universally understood. It can confirm a plan (beseder, nifgash b'sheva: okay, we'll meet at seven), acknowledge information, or reassure someone. Parents use it with children; bosses use it with employees.
Beseder in a sentence: examples
הכל בסדר איתך?
Hakol beseder itkha?
Is everything okay with you?
בסדר, נפגש ב-18:00.
Beseder, nifgash b'shesh asar.
Okay, we'll meet at 6 PM.
זה לא בסדר מה שהם עשו.
Ze lo beseder ma shehem asu.
What they did is not okay.
בסדר גמור, אין בעיה מצדי.
Beseder gamur, ein ba'aya mitsidi.
Absolutely fine, no problem on my end.
בסדר, בסדר. שכחתי, סליחה.
Beseder, beseder. Shakhakhti, slikha.
Okay, okay. I forgot, sorry.
Origin of Beseder
From Hebrew "b'seder" (בסדר: in order). Literal meaning reflects the idea that things are in their proper place.
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