חלומות מתוקים
chalomot metukim
חלומות מתוקים (chalomot metukim) is the Hebrew way to say sweet dreams.
חלומות מתוקים is used as a parting wish when someone is going to sleep, similar to the English usage.
Meaning: sweet dreams (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun חלומות (dreams) and the adjective מתוקים (sweet).
How does it change in a sentence?
Both the noun and the adjective are in the masculine plural form to agree with each other. The singular form of the phrase is חלום מתוק (sweet dream).
How do you pronounce it?
chalomot metukim
Did you know?
- In some traditional Jewish circles, people avoid wishing for specific types of dreams because dreams were historically viewed as prophetic or potentially ominous omens.
- In Hebrew, the word for 'sweet' in this phrase, מתוקים, is also used as a common slang term for 'cute' or 'adorable' when describing a person or an animal.
- Unlike English, which often uses 'sweet dreams' as a standalone sentence, in Hebrew it is frequently preceded by the word שיהיו (may there be), making it a formal wish or prayer.
Examples in context
- חלומות מתוקים, נסיכה שלי.Sweet dreams, my princess.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use חלומות מתוקים when addressing someone affectionately.Tatoeba #2575750 by VirtuOZ, translation #2601320 by AlanF_US
- תגיד לילדים חלומות מתוקים.tagid la'yeladim chalomot metukim.Tell the children sweet dreams.
Example conversation
A parent is tucking their child into bed.
- עגור Adiעכשיו הגיע הזמן לישון, דניאל.Achshav higia hazman lishon, Daniel.Now it is time to sleep, Daniel.
- דניאל Danielאני לא עייף, אגור.Ani lo ayef, Agur.I am not tired, Agur.
- עגור Adiעדיין ככה, חלומות מתוקים.Adayin kacha, chalomot metukim.Still, sweet dreams.
- דניאל Danielתודה, לילה טוב.Toda, layla tov.Thanks, good night.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
