How to say “Good night” in Hebrew
The most common way to say “good night” in Hebrew. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
לילה טוב
In a sentence
English
Good night, how are you?
Hebrew
לילה טוב, מה שלומך?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good night" in Hebrew?
"Good night" in Hebrew is "לילה טוב". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "לילה טוב" written in Hebrew?
Hebrew uses the Hebrew alphabet, an abjad. "לילה טוב" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "לילה טוב" in Hebrew?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "לילה טוב" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "לילה טוב" mean in English?
"לילה טוב" is the Hebrew way of saying "Good night" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Good night" in Hebrew?
Many languages — including Hebrew — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "לילה טוב" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Hebrew spoken?
Hebrew is spoken by an estimated 9 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Hebrew dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Hebrew dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "לילה טוב" or any other Hebrew text.