Lesson 37: Good Wishes and Blessings
Hebrew has a fixed blessing for almost every occasion. Knowing the right one makes you sound warm and at home in the language. Tap any line to hear it.
Everyday wishes
בְּתֵאָבוֹן!
bete’avon!
Bon appétit!
שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם!
shabbat shalom!
Peaceful Sabbath! (Friday–Saturday greeting)
לַיְלָה טוֹב.
laila tov.
Good night.
Celebrations
מַזָּל טוֹב!
mazal tov!
Congratulations!
יוֹם הֻלֶּדֶת שָׂמֵחַ!
yom huledet sameach!
Happy birthday!
בְּהַצְלָחָה!
behatslacha!
Good luck!
Comfort and health
רְפוּאָה שְׁלֵמָה.
refua shlema.
Get well soon. (literally “a complete recovery”)
שֶׁיִּהְיֶה לְךָ יוֹם נָעִים.
sheyihye lecha yom na’im.
Have a nice day.