Pronunciations

laila tov (LAI-luh TOHV) listen

Definitions

  • interj. Good night.

Example Sentences

  • Instant message conversion between 2 Reform rabbinic students. Student One: "I should get back to work now." Student Two: "Okay, I'll see you tomorrow, Laila Tov"

Languages of Origin

  • Modern Hebrew

Etymology

  • לילה טוב

    • Who Uses This

      • Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there

      Regions

      • North America
      • Great Britain
      • South Africa
      • Australia / New Zealand

      Dictionaries

      • Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow

      Alternative Spellings

      lailah tov, layla tov, lila tov, lilah tov

Notes

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