יופי \ יֹפִי
yófi
The English phrase 'well done' can be translated into Hebrew using יופי \ יֹפִי (yófi) or כָּל הַכָּבוֹד.
Meaning: exclamation of praise (intj)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| יופי \ יֹפִי | yófi |
| כָּל הַכָּבוֹד | kol hakavód |
In Hebrew, these terms serve as exclamations of praise. Use כָּל הַכָּבוֹד to specifically praise someone's performance or a specific achievement. Use יופי to express that something is great, nice or cool, often in response to good news or a pleasant situation. יופי can also function as an acknowledgment of a plan, similar to saying 'great' or 'okay' in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase כָּל הַכָּבוֹד literally translates to 'all the honor', while the word יופי literally means 'beauty'.
Which one should you use?
כָּל הַכָּבוֹד is a direct way to say 'well done' for an achievement or to say 'bravo'. In contrast, יופי is a more general, colloquial exclamation used to mean 'great', 'nice' or 'cool'.
How do you pronounce it?
yófi
Did you know?
- The root of כָּל הַכָּבוֹד is shared with the word for 'heavy' כבד. This reflects an ancient linguistic connection where 'honor' and 'weight' are linked, implying that a person of honor has 'weight' in society.
- In certain sarcastic contexts, saying יופי with a falling intonation can actually mean 'great', as in 'just great', to express frustration when something goes wrong.
- If you want to tell someone 'you are beautiful' in Hebrew, you would not typically use the exclamation יופי, even though the word means 'beauty'.
Example sentences for Hebrew are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “well done” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
