אני בסדר
Ani beseder
To say I am fine in Hebrew, say אני בסדר (Ani beseder).
אני בסדר is the usual reply when someone asks how you are. It can mean I am fine, I am okay or I am alright.
What does it mean word for word?
אני means I. בסדר joins the prefix be meaning in with seder meaning order, so it literally means in order.
How do you pronounce it?
Say it as Ani beseder.
When do people say it?
People often add thanks and say אני בסדר תודה, which shows gratitude along with saying you are well.
Did you know?
- The phrase בסדר is likely a linguistic 'calque' or a direct translation of the German expression 'alles in Ordnung', meaning 'everything in order'.
- While אני בסדר means 'I am fine', the word סדר also refers to the traditional structured study of the Talmud, where the text is divided into six 'orders'.
- While it literally means 'in order', saying אני בסדר can sometimes carry a dismissive tone, similar to saying 'I am fine' in English when you are actually annoyed.
Examples in context
- אני בסדר, ואתה?I am fine, and you?Here אני בסדר answers the question and turns it back with and you.Tatoeba #11148986 by mutskt, translation #872223 by japegon
- אני בסדר גמור, הכל הלך טובI am completely fine, everything went well.
- אני בסדר, תודה על השאלה.ani beseder, toda al hashe'ela.I am fine, thanks for asking.
- אל תדאג, אני בסדר לגמרי.al tid'ag, ani beseder legamre.Don't worry, I am completely fine.
Example conversation
Ido asks Agur how she is feeling after a long work day.
- עידו Idoעגור, איך את מרגישה היום?Agur, eich at margisha hayom?Agur, how are you feeling today?
- עגור Adiאני בסדר, פשוט קצת עייפה.ani beseder, pashut ktzat ayefa.I am fine, just a little tired.
- עידו Idoאת רוצה ללכת הביתה?at rotza lalechet habayta?Do you want to go home?
- עגור Adiכן, זה רעיון טוב.ken, ze ra'ayon tov.Yes, that is a good idea.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אני, בסדר, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
