להודות
lehodot
To thank in Hebrew is להודות (lehodot).
The verb להודות is used to express gratitude to someone for something they have done. Depending on the context, it can also mean 'to confess' or 'to admit'. In daily conversation, while להודות is the infinitive verb 'to thank', the noun תודה is the most common way to actually say 'thank you'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the verb להודות, you must use the preposition ל before the person being thanked (להודות ל…). To express the reason for your gratitude, use the preposition על after the verb (להודות על…).
How do you pronounce it?
lehodot
Did you know?
- In religious contexts, the word תודה is linked to a specific type of sacrifice called זבח תודה, which was an offering of thanksgiving.
- The Hebrew language has a specific tradition called מודה אני, a short prayer of thanks spoken immediately upon waking up, before even getting out of bed.
- The word תודה comes from the root י.ד.ה, which relates to the act of extending a hand or acknowledging something.
Examples in context
- אני רוצה להודות לך על העזרה.ani rotze lehodot lecha al ha'ezra.I want to thank you for the help.
- הגיע הזמן להודות לו על הכל.hegi'a hazman lehodot lo al hakol.It is time to thank him for everything.
- היא באה להודות לאמא שלה.hi ba'a lehodot le'ima shela.She came to thank her mother.
Example conversation
Noa and Noam are talking after a group project.
- נועה Noaנועם, אני חייבת להודות לך על העבודה.Noam, ani chayavat lehodot lecha al ha-avoda.Noam, I must thank you for the work.
- נועם Noamזה לא כלום, בשמחה!Ze lo kolum, be-simcha!It's nothing, with pleasure!
- נועה Noaבליך לא היינו מסיימים בזמן.Blicha lo hayinu mesaymim ba-zman.Without you, we wouldn't have finished on time.
- נועם Noamאין צורך להודות לי, עבדנו כצוות.Ein tzorech lehodot li, avadnu ke-tzevet.There is no need to thank me, we worked as a team.
