כל הכבוד
kol hakavod
In Hebrew, the phrase for 'good job' is כל הכבוד (kol hakavod).
The phrase כל הכבוד is the standard way to say 'good job', 'well done' or 'congratulations' when someone has achieved something.
Meaning: a phrase used to praise for a good job or efforts (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, כל הכבוד translates to 'all the honor'.
Which one should you use?
While כל הכבוד is the standard expression, you may also encounter אחלה עבודה, which specifically means 'excellent work'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase כל הכבוד is invariant, meaning it does not change based on the gender or number of the person you are praising.
How do you pronounce it?
kol hakavod
Did you know?
- While כל הכבוד is gender-neutral, the phrase אחלה עבודה uses the word אחלה, which is a slang term derived from the Arabic word for 'beautiful' or 'sweet'.
- The word כל meaning 'all' is a linguistic relative of the Arabic word kull. Both descend from a common Proto-Semitic root.
- In Israel, כל הכבוד is often accompanied by a thumbs-up or a pat on the back. However, it can be said with a sarcastic tone to mean the exact opposite of a 'good job'.
Examples in context
- עבודה יפה! הצלחה מרשימה!Good work! Impressive accomplishment!
- כל הכבוד על הופעה מדהימה!Well done on an amazing performance!
- כל הכבוד על המצגת!kol ha-kavod al ha-matzet!Good job on the presentation!
- כל הכבוד, סיימת את המשימה.kol ha-kavod, siyamt et ha-mesima.Well done, you finished the task.
- כל הכבוד על המאמץ.kol ha-kavod al ha-ma'amatz.Good job on the effort.
Example conversation
Noa is praising Ido for finishing a project.
- נועה Noaסיימת את הפרויקט?Siyamta et ha-proyekt?Did you finish the project?
- עידו Idoכן, סיימתי אותו עכשיו.Ken, siyamti oto achshav.Yes, I just finished it.
- נועה Noaכל הכבוד, עידו!Kol hakavod, Ido!Good job, Ido!
- עידו Idoתודה רבה, נועה.Toda raba, Noa.Thank you very much, Noa.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries כל, CC BY-SA 4.0.
