בטוח
batúakh/baˈtu.aχ/
The Hebrew word for 'sure' (as an adjective) is בטוח (batúakh).
The adjective בטוח is used to describe being certain in one's knowledge or belief.
Meaning: certain in one's knowledge or belief (adj)
Which one should you use?
While בטוח is the adjective meaning 'sure', the related word בטח is used as an interjection meaning 'sure' or 'of course'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the gender and number of the person being described: בטוח is the masculine singular, בטוחה is the feminine singular, בטוחים is the masculine plural and בטוחות is the feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is batúakh (/baˈtu.aχ/). It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In modern slang, the word בטוח is often used sarcastically to mean 'yeah, right' when the speaker actually believes the opposite.
- While בטוח means 'sure' or 'certain', it is also the standard word used to describe a 'safe' place or a 'secure' connection.
- In Hebrew, the word for 'insurance' is ביטוח, which shares the same linguistic root as בטוח.
Examples in context
- בכך אני לא בטוח.I'm not sure about this.This sentence uses the form בטוח to express uncertainty about a specific point.Tatoeba #1958135 by fekundulo, translation #885707 by Trailsend
- אני לא בטוח בזה.I don't know that for sure.This sentence uses the form בטוח to say one does not know something for certain.Tatoeba #5582970 by fekundulo, translation #5215338 by CK
- אני לא בטוחה בכך.I'm not sure about it.This sentence uses the form בטוחה to express a female speaker's uncertainty.Tatoeba #789723 by Eldad, translation #1115004 by CM
- האם אתה יכול לעזור לי? – כן, אני יכול לעזור.Can you help me? – Sure, I can help.
- אתה רוצה ללכת לסרט הערב? – כן, זה נשמע כמו רעיון טוב.Do you want to go to the movies tonight? – Sure, sounds like a good idea.
- אני מחפש מישהו לשחק בכדורסל, האם אתה רוצה להצטרף? – בטח, אני אשמח לשחק איתך.I'm looking for someone to play basketball with, do you want to join? – Sure, I'd love to play with you.
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Example conversation
Ido and Maya are discussing the time of a meeting.
- עידו Idoהפגישה היא בשעה שש, נכון?Hapgisha hi basha'a shesh, nachon?The meeting is at six, right?
- מאיה Mayaאני בטוח שזה בשעה שבע.Ani betuach sheze basha'a sheva.I am sure it is at seven.
- עידו Idoאיך את יכולה להיות בטוחה?Eich at yechola lihyot betucha?How can you be sure?
- מאיה Mayaראיתי את זה במייל.Ra'iti et ze bamayil.I saw it in the email.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry בטוח, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
