Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| !בָּרוּךְ הַבָּא | barúkh habá | masculine |
| !ברוכה הבאה | brukhá habaá | feminine |
| !ברוכים הבאים | brukhím habaím | plural |
| !ברוכות הבאות | brukhót habaót | feminine, plural |
This phrase is a greeting given upon someone's arrival. It can function as a greeting or, in its adjective form, to describe someone whose arrival is a cause of joy.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ברוך הבא literally translates to "blessed is the one who comes".
Which one should you use?
The forms differ based on the gender and number of the people being welcomed. Use !בָּרוּךְ הַבָּא for a single male and !ברוכה הבאה for a single female. When addressing a group, use !ברוכים הבאים for a mixed group of men and women or a group of only men and use !ברוכות הבאות specifically for a group consisting only of women.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form !ברוכים הבאים is used for mixed-gender groups or all-male groups. The form !ברוכות הבאות is used specifically when welcoming a group of only women.
How do you pronounce it?
barúkh habá
Did you know?
- The word בָּרוּךְ shares the same root as the word for 'knee' בֶּרֶךְ, which some linguists suggest relates to the act of kneeling in prayer or humility during a blessing.
- The word בָּרוּךְ is used in many Jewish liturgical contexts, such as the 'Berakhot' or blessings recited before meals. This ties the everyday greeting of a guest to a much deeper, ancient tradition of sacred speech.
- In Israeli culture, the phrase ברוכים הבאים is often paired with the word שלום, turning a simple 'welcome' into a greeting that also wishes the guest 'peace'.
Example sentences for Hebrew are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Rotem greets Daniel at her front door.
- רוטם Rotem!בָּרוּךְ הַבָּא, דניאלBarukh ha-ba, Daniel!Welcome, Daniel!
- דניאל Danielתודה רבה, נעים לראות אותך.Toda raba, na'im lir'ot otakh.Thank you very much, it's nice to see you.
- רוטם Rotemבוא פנימה, הכל מוכן.Bo pnima, hakol mukhan.Come inside, everything is ready.
- דניאל Danielאני ממש שמח להיות כאן.Ani mamash saméach lihyot kan.I am really happy to be here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “welcome” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
