tov

word

Definition

'Tov' is a Hebrew word meaning 'good' or 'well'. It is used in Hebrew as a general term for something positive or pleasant.

Usage & Nuances

'Tov' is most often seen in phrases like 'mazel tov' (congratulations) or 'boker tov' (good morning) in Hebrew context. Uncommon in general English except as a borrowed word. When used, it keeps its Hebrew meaning.

Spanish: bueno (hebreo) - tov (transliteración)Portuguese (BR): bom (hebraico) - tov (transliteração)Portuguese (PT): bom (hebraico) - tov (transliteração)Chinese (Simplified): 好 (希伯来语，tov) - tov（音译）Chinese (Traditional): 好（希伯来語，tov）- tov（音譯）Hindi: अच्छा (यहूदी शब्द) - tov (हिब्रू शब्द)Arabic: جيد (عبرية) - tov (منقول صوتيًا)Bengali: ভাল (হিব্রু শব্দ) - tov (ট্রান্সলিটারেশন)Russian: хорошо (иврит) - тов (транслитерация)Japanese: 良い（ヘブライ語）- tov（音写）Vietnamese: tốt (tiếng Hebrew) - tov (phiên âm)Korean: 좋은 (히브리어) - tov (음역)Turkish: iyi (İbranice) - tov (transkripsiyon)Urdu: اچھا (عبرانی زبان) - tov (اردو میں حرف بہ حرف)Indonesian: baik (bahasa Ibrani) - tov (transliterasi)

Example Sentences

'Mazel tov!' is a common Hebrew phrase used to say congratulations.

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In Hebrew, 'tov' means 'good' or 'well'.

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You can say 'boker tov' for 'good morning' in Hebrew.

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I wished them 'mazel tov' at the wedding.

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Everyone greeted us with 'boker tov' when we entered.

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'Tov' comes up a lot in Hebrew greetings and blessings.

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