How to Say "Beautiful Woman" in Hebrew

אישה יפה

isha yafa

The English phrase "beautiful woman" is translated into Hebrew as אישה יפה (isha yafa).

This phrase is used to describe a woman who is physically attractive.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of the noun אישה (woman) and the adjective יפה (beautiful).

isha yafa

In modern Israeli slang, the word יפה is often used as a standalone exclamation meaning 'well done' or 'great' regardless of visual beauty.
The adjective יפה (beautiful) shares an ancient root with the concept of 'dignity' or 'honour' in Ugaritic. In its earliest forms, describing something as 'beautiful' could imply it was 'proper' or 'good'.
While אישה יפה describes physical beauty, Hebrew often uses the word חן (chen) to describe a 'grace' or 'charm' that is considered more holistic than physical beauty.

אחותי היתה אישה יפה.
My sister was a beautiful woman.
This sentence is useful for describing a past state of a sister using אישה יפה.
Tatoeba #1393749 by MrShoval, translation #245599 by CK
היא לבטח היתה אישה יפה כשהיא היתה צעירה
She certainly was a beautiful woman when she was young.
This sentence is useful for noting that someone was a beautiful woman in their youth using אישה יפה.
Tatoeba #565645 by Grr1967, translation #7903831 by shekitten
את אישה יפה.
You're a beautiful woman.
This sentence is useful for telling someone directly that they are a beautiful woman using אישה יפה.
Tatoeba #1099062 by Eldad, translation #2045768 by CK
2 more sentences on Tatoeba

Noam and Maya are talking about a famous actress at a cafe.

נועם Noam

היא אישה יפה מאוד, נכון?
Hi isha yafa meod, nachon?
She is a very beautiful woman, right?
מאיה Maya

כן, היא באמת אישה יפה.
Ken, hi be'emet isha yafa.
Yes, she truly is a beautiful woman.
נועם Noam

יש לה גם סטייל נהדר.
Yesh la gam style nehedar.
She also has great style.
מאיה Maya

אני מסכימה איתך לגמרי.
Ani maskima itcha legamrei.
I completely agree with you.

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