להתראות מחר
lehitra'ot machar
The Hebrew phrase for "see you tomorrow" is להתראות מחר (lehitra'ot machar).
Meaning: see you tomorrow (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The word מחר means "tomorrow".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
להתראות מחר is a standard way to say "see you tomorrow", but for more common, colloquial and informal everyday conversation, you might use נתראה מחר.
How does it change in a sentence?
Grammatically, the phrase is an infinitive phrase used as a parting expression, functioning similarly to "until we see each other tomorrow".
How do you pronounce it?
lehitra'ot machar
Did you know?
- Hebrew has a distinct word מחרתיים which means 'the day after tomorrow', allowing speakers to avoid saying 'tomorrow after tomorrow'.
- While להתראות is the standard 'goodbye', it can be used even if you have no intention of ever seeing the person again.
- The word מחר (tomorrow) is conceptually linked to the word אַחַר (after), literally meaning something that is 'behind' or 'after' the current moment.
Examples in context
- לילה טוב, טטואבה. להתראות מחר.Good night, Tatoeba. See you tomorrow.This sentence shows how to use להתראות מחר when saying good night.Tatoeba #2120970 by MrShoval, translation #1698425 by Amastan
- להתראות מחר.See you tomorrow.This is a simple use of להתראות מחר as a standalone parting.Tatoeba #734734 by Eldad, translation #497969 by CM
- להתראות מחר במשרד.See you tomorrow in the office.This sentence demonstrates using להתראות מחר to specify a location, such as an office.Tatoeba #2161142 by MrShoval, translation #323399 by AlanF_US
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Example conversation
Rotem and Noam are leaving the library.
- רוטם Rotemלהתראות מחר, נועם.lehitra'ot machar, Noam.See you tomorrow, Noam.
- נועם Noamלהתראות מחר, רוטם.lehitra'ot machar, Rotem.See you tomorrow, Rotem.
- רוטם Rotemתודה על העזרה!toda al ha'ezra!Thanks for the help!
- נועם Noamבכיף, להתראות מחר.bekef, lehitra'ot machar.No problem, see you tomorrow.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries מחר, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.