סוף סוף
Sof sof
/sof sof/
Finally! At last!
💬What does Sof sof mean in Hebrew?
Sof sof (סוף סוף, pronounced sof sof) means "finally!" or "at last!" in Hebrew, formed by doubling the word "sof" (end) for emphasis — a common Hebrew intensification pattern. It's said with relief when something long-awaited finally happens, like someone arriving late or good news coming through.
🔊How to pronounce Sof sof
סוף סוף
Sof sof
sof sof
Capitals = stressed syllable
The Hebrew script reads right-to-left. The English transliteration uses the Israeli Sephardic pronunciation standard.
🇮🇱When do Israelis use Sof sof?
An exclamation of relief for something long-awaited finally happening.
📝Sof sof in a sentence — examples
סוף סוף הגעת! חיכינו לך שעה.
Sof sof higata! Khikinu lekha sha'a.
Finally you arrived! We waited an hour for you.
סוף סוף סיימתי את התואר!
Sof sof siyamti et hato'ar!
I finally finished my degree!
סוף סוף ירד גשם אחרי חודשים של יובש.
Sof sof yarad geshem akharei khodashim shel yovesh.
Finally it rained after months of dryness.
סוף סוף הם החליטו לשפץ את הבניין.
Sof sof hem hekhlitu leshapets et habinyan.
They finally decided to renovate the building.
סוף סוף שקט, הילדים נרדמו.
Sof sof sheket, hayeladim nirdemu.
Finally quiet, the kids fell asleep.
📖Origin of Sof sof
Reduplication of Hebrew "sof" (סוף — end), a common Hebrew intensification pattern (compare "yalla yalla" or "nu nu nu") used to express relief that something long-awaited has finally happened.
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