נסיעה טובה
nesi'a tova
The Hebrew phrase for "safe trip" is נסיעה טובה (nesi'a tova).
נסיעה טובה is a common expression used to wish someone a pleasant and secure journey. It is frequently used when someone is departing via car, bus or flight.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "good trip".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the feminine form because the noun נסיעה (trip/journey) is a feminine noun in Hebrew.
How do you pronounce it?
nesi'a tova
Did you know?
- The root of נסיעה (trip) is the same as the root for 'lifting' or 'moving', reflecting the ancient practice of 'lifting' a camp to move to a new location.
- In modern Hebrew, if you are wishing a friend a safe trip, you might use the slangy diminutive נסיעה מתוקה, which literally means 'a sweet trip'.
- When wishing someone a safe return, Israelis often say תחזור בשלום, which means 'return in peace' rather than just 'have a safe trip back'.
Examples in context
- נסיעה טובה לשם!nesia tova leshem!Have a safe trip there!
- נסיעה טובה ומהנה.nesia tova u'mehana.Have a good and pleasant trip.
- נסיעה טובה לכל המשפחה.nesia tova le'chol ha'mishpacha.A safe trip to the whole family.
Example conversation
Rotem is saying goodbye to Noam at the airport.
- רוטם Rotemאני כבר הולכת לשער.Ani kvar holechet la-sha'ar.I am going to the gate now.
- נועם Noamנסיעה טובה, רוטם!Nesi'a tova, Rotem!Safe trip, Rotem!
- רוטם Rotemתודה רבה, נועם.Toda raba, Noam.Thank you very much, Noam.
- נועם Noamתתקשרי כשתנחתי.Titkashri keshetinachati.Call me when you land.
