תבורך
tevorach
The English phrase 'be blessed' is translated into Hebrew as תבורך (tevorach).
תבורך is used as a benediction or a formal wish for someone's well-being, acting as a prayer that the recipient receives divine favor or happiness.
What does it mean word for word?
The form תבורך is a passive construction that literally translates to 'you will be blessed'.
How does it change in a sentence?
While תבורך is the default form, the masculine plural form of the phrase is תבורכו.
How do you pronounce it?
tevorach
Did you know?
- The root of תבורך is related to the word 'barach', which also means 'to kneel', suggesting that being blessed involves a physical posture of reverence.
- In some traditional circles, it is considered improper to say תבורך directly to a high-ranking rabbi, as the blessing usually flows from the teacher to the student.
- Hebrew has a distinct word, אשרי, for a type of happiness or 'blessedness' that comes from one's state of being, rather than a blessing bestowed by a divine source like תבורך.
Examples in context
- שתמיד תבורך בבריאות.shetamid tuvrak be'briut.May you always be blessed with health.
- תבורך בנחת ושלווה.tuvrak be'nachat ve'shalva.May you be blessed with peace and tranquility.
Example conversation
Noa is thanking Itay for a kind gesture.
- נועה Noaתודה רבה על המתנה, איתי.Toda raba al ha-matana, Itay.Thank you so much for the gift, Itay.
- איתי Itayזה כלום, אני שמח שעזרתי.Ze klum, ani sameach she-azariti.It's nothing, I'm happy I helped.
- נועה Noaתבורך על טוב הלב שלך.Tivorech al tuv ha-lev shelcha.Be blessed for your kindness.
- איתי Itayתודה רבה, נועה.Toda raba, Noa.Thank you very much, Noa.
