How to say “Goodbye” in Hebrew

The most common way to say “goodbye” in Hebrew. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.

להתראות

In a sentence

English

Goodbye, thank you.

Hebrew

להתראות, תודה

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How do you say "Goodbye" in Hebrew?

"Goodbye" in Hebrew is "להתראות". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.

How is "להתראות" written in Hebrew?

Hebrew uses the Hebrew alphabet, an abjad. "להתראות" is the standard right-to-left written form.

How do you pronounce "להתראות" in Hebrew?

Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "להתראות" 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 "להתראות" mean in English?

"להתראות" is the Hebrew way of saying "Goodbye" 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 "Goodbye" in Hebrew?

Many languages — including Hebrew — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "להתראות" 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 "להתראות" or any other Hebrew text.

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