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Say "Hello" and "Goodbye" in Hebrew
Essential Greetings
Master the most common Hebrew greetings and farewells.
Hello / Greetings
| Hebrew | Pronunciation | Context |
|---|---|---|
| שָׁלוֹם | Shalom | Universal greeting (also means goodbye) |
| הַי | Hi | Informal, casual (borrowed from English) |
| בֹּקֶר טוֹב | Boker tov | Good morning |
| עֶרֶב טוֹב | Erev tov | Good evening |
| לַיְלָה טוֹב | Layla tov | Good night |
Goodbye / Farewells
| שָׁלוֹם | Shalom | Universal goodbye |
| לְהִתְרָאוֹת | Lehitra'ot | See you later (most common) |
| בַּיי | Bye | Informal (borrowed from English) |
Pro Tip: "Shalom" (שָׁלוֹם) is the safest bet - use it anytime for both hello and goodbye!