שינה ערבה
shena areva
The phrase for "sleep well" in Hebrew is שינה ערבה (shena areva).
שינה ערבה is used as a wish for someone to have a deep and restful sleep.
How do you pronounce it?
shena areva
Did you know?
- The word ערבה in the phrase שינה ערבה is related to the Arabic word for a 'strong river'. This suggests a poetic connection between a deep sleep and the powerful flow of water.
- In Hebrew, the word ערבה can also refer to a 'willow tree' depending on the context. However, in the phrase שינה ערבה, it describes the quality of the sleep rather than a plant.
- In modern Israeli households, most people simply say לילה טוב, which means 'good night', instead of using the more formal שינה ערבה.
Examples in context
- שינה ערבה, טימי.Sleep well, Timmy.This example shows how to use שינה ערבה when addressing someone by name.Tatoeba #700403 by Eldad, translation #4402239 by hakkeb
- לילה טוב, אחי! תישן טוב!Good night, brother! Sleep well!
Example conversation
Noa is saying goodnight to Ido before he goes to bed.
- נועה Noaלילה טוב, עידו.layla tov, Ido.Goodnight, Ido.
- עידו Idoלילה טוב, נועה.layla tov, Noa.Goodnight, Noa.
- נועה Noaשינה ערבה!shina arava!Sleep well!
- עידו Idoתודה, גם לך.toda, gam lach.Thanks, you too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ערבה, שינה, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
