החלמה מהירה
hakhlama mehirahfeminine, masculine
In Hebrew, 'get well soon' can be expressed as החלמה מהירה (hakhlama mehirah) or רפואה שלמה.
Meaning: expressing hope that someone recovers soon (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| החלמה מהירה | hakhlama mehirah | feminine, masculine |
| רפואה שלמה | refu'a shlema | feminine, masculine |
These phrases are used to express hope that someone recovers from an illness or injury. רפואה שלמה is the most common phrase in Hebrew to convey this sentiment.
What does it mean word for word?
החלמה מהירה literally means 'fast recovery'. רפואה שלמה literally means 'complete healing'.
Which one should you use?
החלמה מהירה is a more literal translation of 'get well soon' and is often used in written cards or formal messages. In contrast, רפואה שלמה is the most common and traditional way to wish someone a recovery and is frequently used in both speech and writing.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both החלמה מהירה and רפואה שלמה are feminine noun phrases and do not change their form based on the gender of the person being addressed.
How do you pronounce it?
hakhlama mehirah
Did you know?
- In Jewish tradition, the phrase רפואה שלמה is often used as a prayer or a spiritual request rather than just a polite social greeting.
- The nuance of רפואה שלמה implies that the healing should leave no trace of the illness behind, unlike the English 'get well' which focuses on the return to health.
- While English speakers often say 'get well soon', the Hebrew רפואה שלמה is grammatically a noun phrase, which makes it feel more like a formal declaration of a desired state.
Examples in context
- הוא קיבל ממני איחולי החלמה מהירה.hu kibel mimeni ichulei hachlama mehira.He received speedy recovery wishes from me.
Example conversation
Rotem visits Daniel who is resting at home.
- רוטם Rotemהיי דניאל, שמעתי שאתה חולה.Hi Daniel, shama'ti she-ata chole.Hi Daniel, I heard you are sick.
- דניאל Danielכן, אני מרגיש גרוע מאוד.Ken, ani margish garua me'od.Yes, I feel very bad.
- רוטם Rotemאני מאחלת לך החלמה מהירה!Ani me'achelet lecha hachlama mehira!I wish you a speedy recovery!
- דניאל Danielתודה רבה, רוטם.Toda raba, Rotem.Thank you very much, Rotem.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “get well soon” translations and entries רפואה שלמה, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
