שיהיה לך יום נפלא
sheyihye lecha yom nifla
In Hebrew, 'have a great day' is translated as שיהיה לך יום נפלא (sheyihye lecha yom nifla).
This phrase is a friendly parting expression used to wish someone a positive experience for the rest of their day.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase שיהיה לך יום נפלא literally translates to 'may there be to you a wonderful day'.
Which one should you use?
While שיהיה לך יום נפלא is an enthusiastic way to wish someone a wonderful day, the shorter יום טוב (yom tov) is a more common and slightly more casual way to say 'have a good day'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form שיהיה לך יום נפלא is used specifically when speaking to a male.
How do you pronounce it?
sheyihye lecha yom nifla
Did you know?
- While נפלא means 'wonderful', it shares a root with the word for 'miracle' (פלא), implying that a great day is almost miraculous.
- In many Hebrew-speaking contexts, a simple 'Shavua Tov' (good week) is often used on Saturdays instead of a 'good day' phrase to wish someone well for the upcoming week.
- The word יום (yom) shares the same ancient Proto-Semitic root as the Arabic word 'yawm', meaning both languages evolved from the same ancestral source for the concept of 'day'.
Examples in context
- שיהיה לך יום נפלא בטיול.she'yihiye lecha yom nifla ba'tiyul.Have a great day on your trip.
Example conversation
Rotem is leaving the office and says goodbye to Ido.
- רוטם Rotemאני מסיימת לעבוד, ביי עידו!Ani mesayemet la-avod, bye Ido!I'm finishing work, bye Ido!
- עידו Idoביי רוטם, תהני בבית.Bye Rotem, teheni ba-bayit.Bye Rotem, enjoy being at home.
- רוטם Rotemתודה, שיהיה לך יום נפלא!Toda, she-yihiye lecha yom nifla!Thanks, have a great day!
- עידו Idoגם לך, תודה.Gam lach, toda.You too, thanks.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries יום, נפלא, CC BY-SA 4.0.
