תהיה בריא
tihyeh bari
The English phrase "be well" is translated into Hebrew as תהיה בריא (tihyeh bari).
This phrase is used to express a wish for someone to remain in good health. While it can literally mean to be healthy, it is most commonly used as a way to say goodbye or as a parting wish.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression תהיה בריא is composed of the verb "to be" in the future tense, second person and the adjective "healthy".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase must change depending on whom you are addressing. Use תהיי בריאה when addressing a woman (feminine singular) and תהיו בריאים when addressing a group of people (masculine plural).
How do you pronounce it?
tihyeh bari
Did you know?
- In Israel, the response to תהיה בריא is often בשורות טובות, which means 'good news'.
- The word בריא shares a root with the word בריאה, which means 'creation'.
- The plural form תהיו בריאים is used not only for a group of women but also as the standard 'mixed' plural for any group containing at least one man.
Examples in context
- תהיה בריא ושמור על עצמך.tihye bari ve'shmor al atzmekha.Be well and take care of yourself.
- תמיד תהיה בריא וחזק.tamid tihye bari ve'chazak.Always be well and strong.
Example conversation
Noam and Noa are saying goodbye after a visit.
- נועם Noamהיה נחמד לראות אותך, נועה.Haya nehmad lir'ot otach, Noa.It was nice seeing you, Noa.
- נועה Noaגם אני נהניתי מאוד, נועם.Gam ani neheniti me'od, Noam.I enjoyed it very much too, Noam.
- נועם Noamתהיה בריא, להתראות!Tihye bari, lehitra'ot!Be well, goodbye!
- נועה Noaתודה, ביי!Toda, bye!Thanks, bye!
