hakarat hatov
Pronunciations
hakarat hatov | (hah-kah-RAHT hah-TOHV) | listen |
Definitions
n. Acknowledgement of support.
Example Sentences
"Thank you all for coming, but before we begin the celebration, some hakarat hatov is in order. Thank you to all those who helped out today."
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
- Modern Hebrew
Etymology
הכרת הטוב 'recognition of the good'
- Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
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Alternative Spellings
hakaras hatov
Notes
Can more generally simply mean 'gratitude'.
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