בראבו
bravo
The English phrase "bravo" is expressed in Hebrew as בראבו.
בראבו is an interjection used to express praise or approval, similar to its use in English.
Meaning: interjection (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
bravo
Did you know?
- In a sarcastic context, בראבו can be used to mock someone who has made a clumsy mistake, similar to saying 'nice job' in English.
- In Hebrew, the word בראבו is treated as an invariable interjection, meaning it does not change its form to match the gender of the person being praised.
- Although בראבו is used for praise, the Hebrew word for 'brave' is אמיץ, showing that the connection between 'bravo' and 'bravery' is lost in translation.
Examples in context
- בראבו!Bravo!This example shows how to use the interjection בראבו to express praise.Tatoeba #8265132 by Rwmpelstilzchen, translation #3368502 by Jesse
- בראבו, עשית עבודה מצוינת!bravo, asita avoda metzuyanet!Bravo, you did an excellent job!
Example conversation
Two friends are watching a street musician perform.
- עגור Adiהוא ממש מנגן טוב, נכון?Hu mamash menagen tov, nachon?He really plays well, right?
- איתי Itayכן, בראבו לו על זה!Ken, bravo lo al ze!Yes, bravo to him for that!
- עגור Adiבואי ניתן לו מחיאת כף.Bo-i niten lo mchiat kaff.Let's give him a round of applause.
- איתי Itayבטח, הוא מגיע לזה.Betach, hu magia leze.Sure, he deserves it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
