נסיעה טובה
nesiah tovah
נסיעה טובה (nesiah tovah) is the Hebrew phrase for 'have a good trip'.
This phrase is used to wish someone a pleasant journey when they are departing. While the English version uses a verb, the Hebrew phrase is a noun phrase used as an elliptical wish, similar to saying 'Good trip!' in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'a good trip'. The word נסיעה (nesiah) means 'trip' or 'journey' and טובה (tovah) means 'good'.
How do you pronounce it?
nesiah tovah
Did you know?
- While נסיעה טובה is for land travel, you would use טיסה נעימה for a flight. The word נעימה means 'pleasant' rather than 'good', which is the standard way to wish someone a comfortable air journey.
- In Hebrew, the word for 'trip' נסיעה is distinct from the word for 'journey' מסע. Using נסיעה טובה for someone embarking on a hiking trip would sound unnatural to a native speaker.
- When seeing someone off at an airport, Israelis frequently pair נסיעה טובה with a specific wish for a 'safe arrival' rather than just focusing on the transit itself.
Examples in context
- מה שלומך? הייתה לך נסיעה טובה?How are you? Did you have a good trip?This sentence is useful for asking if someone had a נסיעה טובה.Tatoeba #1088769 by Eldad, translation #1716 by CK
- נסיעה טובה לכולם!nesiya tova le-kulam!Have a good trip, everyone!
- תגיעו בשלום, נסיעה טובה.tagiu be-shalom, nesiya tova.Arrive safely, have a good trip.
Example conversation
Ido is seeing Agur off at the airport.
- עידו Idoעגור, נסיעה טובה למדריד!Agur, nesiya tova le-Madrid!Agur, have a good trip to Madrid!
- עגור Adiתודה רבה, עידו.toda raba, Ido.Thank you very much, Ido.
- עידו Idoתכתבי לי כשתגיעי.tik-tve-vi li keshe-tag-i'i.Write to me when you arrive.
- עגור Adiאני אכתוב לך בוודאי.ani ek-tov le-kha be-vadai.I will certainly write to you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
