תודה
Toda
The English phrase "thank you" is translated into Hebrew as תודה (Toda).
תודה is an expression of gratitude that means "thanks."
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "thank you for [something]", place the preposition על (al) immediately after תודה. For example, you can say Todah Al Ze to mean "thank you for that."
How do you pronounce it?
Toda
When do people say it?
The most common response to תודה is בבקשה (bevakasha), which means "you're welcome" or "please."
Did you know?
- In very traditional or religious settings, some people may supplement תודה with a blessing, such as יישר כוח (yashar koach), which literally means 'may your strength be straight'.
- The root of תודה is connected to the idea of 'confession' or 'acknowledgement'. While it means 'thanks' today, the same linguistic root is used in words related to admitting a truth or a mistake.
- The word תודה is closely related to the word for 'thanksgiving' or 'praise' used in Jewish liturgy and prayer, linking everyday politeness to ancient religious worship.
Examples in context
- תודה על זה, תום.Thank you for this, Tom.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of תודה.Tatoeba #4673473 by fekundulo, translation #2645466 by CK
- תודה רבה על הכל.Thank you very much for everything.This sentence shows how to use the emphatic form תודה רבה.Tatoeba #12654046 by fekundulo, translation #65805 by CK
- תודה לך על מכתבך.Thank you for your letter.This sentence demonstrates using תודה to thank someone for a specific item.Tatoeba #1296504 by Eldad, translation #64429 by CK
- 186 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ido gives Maya a coffee at the office.
- עידו Idoמאיה, לקחתי לך קפה.Maya, lakachti lach kafe.Maya, I got you a coffee.
- מאיה Mayaתודה רבה, עידו!toda raba, Ido!Thank you very much, Ido!
- עידו Idoבכיף, תהני ממנו.bekef, teheni mimeno.No problem, enjoy it.
- מאיה Mayaאתה ממש נחמד.ata mamash nechmad.You are really kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries תודה, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
