goodbye
/lehitˈraʔot/
The word "lehitra'ot" is the standard way to say "goodbye" in Hebrew. Literally, it translates to "to see each other again," which carries a warm, optimistic connotation. It functions as a versatile parting salutation suitable for almost any social situation, regardless of the time of day. Unlike "shalom," which can mean both "hello" and "goodbye," "lehitra'ot" is specifically reserved for leave-taking. It is universally understood and can be used with friends, family, or colleagues. It is often paired with a smile or a wave to signify a friendly departure.
In conversation
Leaving a coffee shop
היה כיף להיפגש, אני חייב ללכת.
It was fun meeting up, I have to go.
בטח, נתראה בקרוב. להתראות!
Sure, see you soon. Goodbye!
Used here as a standard, polite closing to a social meeting.
End of a work meeting
תודה על העזרה היום.
Thanks for the help today.
בשמחה, להתראות מחר.
My pleasure, goodbye until tomorrow.
Very common in professional environments when exiting an office or a call.
Examples
להתראות, נתראה מחר!
/lehitˈraʔot, nitˈʁe maˈχaʁ/
Goodbye, see you tomorrow!
היה נעים מאוד, להתראות.
/haˈja naˈim meˈod, lehitˈraʔot/
It was very pleasant, goodbye.
אני עוזב עכשיו, להתראות לכולם.
/aˈni oˈzev aχˈʃav, lehitˈraʔot leχuˈlam/
I am leaving now, goodbye to everyone.
