נשמע טוב
nishma tov
The Hebrew phrase for "sounds good" is נשמע טוב (nishma tov).
נשמע טוב is an expression used to show agreement with a suggestion or to approve of a plan.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb נשמע (sounds) and the adjective טוב (good).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the verb changes depending on the gender and number of the subject being referred to. Use נשמעת טוב if the subject is a feminine noun, נשמעים טוב if the subject is a masculine plural noun and נשמעות טוב if the subject is a feminine plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
nishma tov
Did you know?
- The word טוב (tov) is a direct relative of the Akkadian word 'ṭābum', showing a linguistic link between modern Hebrew and one of the oldest known written languages of Mesopotamia.
- While נשמע טוב is a literal translation, the slang word סבבה (sababa) is often the default way to say 'sounds good' in daily Israeli life.
- The Hebrew concept of something 'sounding good' is tied to the same root as 'hearing', implying that the plan is literally pleasing to the ear.
Examples in context
- לי זה נשמע טוב.Sounds good to me.This sentence shows how to say the phrase sounds good to oneself using נשמע טוב.Tatoeba #1514388 by MrShoval, translation #1513360 by Spamster
- זה נשמע טוב.That sounds good.This sentence uses נשמע טוב to mean that something sounds good.Tatoeba #6082061 by fekundulo, translation #2250915 by CK
- הלילה נשמע טוב.Tonight sounds good.This sentence demonstrates using נשמע טוב to indicate a specific time sounds good.Tatoeba #6082302 by fekundulo, translation #2253785 by CK
- אני מחכה לשמוע ממך את תשובתך. נשמע טוב?I'm waiting to hear your answer. Sounds good?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maya and Ido are deciding where to eat dinner.
- מאיה Mayaבוא נאכל במסעדה האיטלקית.Bo ne'echal ba-mis'ada ha-italkit.Let's eat at the Italian restaurant.
- עידו Idoנשמע טוב, אני רעב.Nishma tov, ani ra'ev.Sounds good, I'm hungry.
- מאיה Mayaנפגש שם בשבע?Nifgash sham be-sheva?Meet there at seven?
- עידו Idoסגור, נשמע טוב.Sagur, nishma tov.Deal, sounds good.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries טוב, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
