Hebrew Word of the Day
בבקשה
/be-va-ka-SHA/ • interjection / polite phrase — 2nd of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: Please; also used to mean "you're welcome"
Examples
- בבקשה תן לי את הספר.
(Please give me the book.) - אחרי שהוא אמר תודה, השבתי 'בבקשה'.
(After he said thank you, I replied 'you're welcome'.) - בבקשה עזור לי לפתור את הבעיה.
(Please help me solve the problem.)
Synonyms
- נא
- אנא
בבקשה is the most common polite word for asking for something (please). It can also be used alone to mean "you're welcome" in response to thanks. Place it before a request (בבקשה תן לי...) or say it alone as a reply to תודה. "נא" and "אנא" are more formal/literary alternatives.
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-11 | מקום | place, location, space (can be physical or figurat... |
| 2026-07-10 | מתי | when (asks about time) |
| 2026-07-09 | קרוב | near, close (physically or emotionally) |
| 2026-07-08 | חשוב | important; of significance |
| 2026-07-07 | יפה | beautiful; nice; attractive |
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