באהבה
be'ahava
In Hebrew, "with love" is said as באהבה (be'ahava).
The phrase is used as a closing to show affection for the recipient of a letter or card.
How do you pronounce it?
be'ahava
Did you know?
- In modern Israeli slang, saying you did something באהבה can be a way of modesty, suggesting the task was a pleasure and not a burden.
- The word אהבה appears frequently in the Song of Songs, one of the most famous pieces of erotic and spiritual poetry in world literature.
- In very informal digital messages, Israelis often skip the formal closing and simply use the word נשיקות (kisses) to convey the same warmth as באהבה.
Examples in context
- זה פשוט, אבל עשוי באהבה.It's simple, but made with love.This sentence shows how באהבה can be used to describe something made with affection.Tatoeba #5993815 by fekundulo, translation #5992673 by islandisto
- בברכה חמה מאוד, באהבהSending you warm regards, with love
- מאחל לך יום מקסים, באהבהWishing you a wonderful day, with love
Example conversation
Agar is handing a birthday card to Daniel.
- עגור Adiדניאל, זה בשבילך!Daniel, ze bishvilcha!Daniel, this is for you!
- דניאל Danielתודה רבה, עגור. מה כתבת?toda raba, Agar. ma katavt?Thank you very much, Agar. What did you write?
- עגור Adiסתם כמה מילים, וסיימתי ב"באהבה".stam kama milim, ve-siyamti be-ahava.Just a few words, and I ended it with "with love".
- דניאל Danielזה מאוד מרגש, תודה.ze me'od meragesh, toda.That is very touching, thank you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
