שלום אבא
The phrase for "hello dad" in Hebrew is שלום אבא.
The term אבא (Aba) means "father" in Hebrew.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression is composed of the word שלום (shalom), which literally means "peace" and is the standard way to say "hello" and the word אבא (aba), meaning "dad".
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun אבא (aba) does not change its form when it is used in a greeting.
Did you know?
- In modern Israel, שלום is so versatile that it serves as both the greeting and the goodbye. You can use the exact same phrase to welcome your father and to say farewell to him.
- The word אבא is actually a loanword from Aramaic. It exists alongside the native Hebrew word for father, אָב, but אבא is the preferred term for an affectionate or direct address.
- The word שלום is used as a name for the state of peace and a greeting, but it is also a common male given name in Hebrew.
Examples in context
- שלום אבא, מה נשמע?shalom aba, ma nishma?Hello dad, how are you?
- שלום אבא, באתי לבקר.shalom aba, bati levaker.Hello dad, I came to visit.
- שלום אבא, אני בבית.shalom aba, ani babayit.Hello dad, I am home.
Example conversation
Daniel enters the living room and sees his father.
- דניאל Danielשלום אבא, איך היה היום?Shalom aba, eich haya hayom?Hello dad, how was the day?
- עגור Adiהיה בסדר, דניאל. ברוך הבא.Haya beseder, Daniel. Baruch haba.It was okay, Daniel. Welcome.
- דניאל Danielתודה, אני הולך לאכול משהו.Toda, ani holech le'echol mashehu.Thanks, I'm going to eat something.
- עגור Adiבתיאבון, בני.Bete'avon, bni.Enjoy your meal, my son.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אבא, שלום, CC BY-SA 4.0.
