Hebrew, like any language, has more ways to say 'thank you' than just the textbook basics. Whether you're thanking a friend for coffee or expressing deep gratitude, here are 15 phrases to add flavour to your Hebrew conversations.
1. תודה (Toda)
תודה
/toˈda/“Thank you”
The standard, all-purpose way to say thanks. Works in almost any situation.
2. תודה רבה (Toda raba)
תודה רבה
/toˈda ʁaˈba/“Thank you very much”
A more emphatic version of 'toda'. Use it when you’re genuinely grateful.
3. תודה לך (Toda lecha/lach)
תודה לך
/toˈda ˈleχa/ (m), /toˈda ˈlaχ/ (f)“Thank you (to you)”
Adds a personal touch by directing the thanks to someone specifically. Use 'lecha' for males, 'lach' for females.
4. יישר כוח (Yasher koach)
יישר כוח
/jaˈʃeʁ ˈko.aχ/“Literally 'May your strength be firm'”
Used to thank someone for their effort, like after a job well done. Common in religious settings too.
5. כל הכבוד (Kol hakavod)
כל הכבוד
/kol haˈkavod/“All the respect”
A way to say 'well done' or 'bravo'. Often used to praise someone’s achievement.
6. אין עליך (Ein alecha/alech)
אין עליך
/ein aˈleχa/ (m), /ein aˈleχ/ (f)“There’s no one like you”
A casual, affectionate way to say someone’s the best. Use 'alecha' for males, 'alech' for females.
7. אתה אלוף (Ata aluf) / את אלופה (At alufa)
אתה אלוף / את אלופה
/aˈta aˈluf/ (m), /at aluˈfa/ (f)“You’re a champ”
A playful way to say someone’s done something impressive. Gender-specific: 'ata aluf' for males, 'at alufa' for females.
8. תודה מכל הלב (Toda mikol halev)
תודה מכל הלב
/toˈda miˈkol haˈlev/“Thanks from the bottom of my heart”
For when you want to express deep, heartfelt gratitude.
9. אני מודה לך (Ani modeh lecha/lach)
אני מודה לך
/aˈni moˈde leˈχa/ (m), /aˈni moˈda laχ/ (f)“I thank you”
A formal or poetic way to say thanks. 'Modeh' for males, 'moda' for females.
10. תודה ענקית (Toda anakit)
תודה ענקית
/toˈda anaˈkit/“Huge thanks”
A slangy, exaggerated way to say thanks - like 'thanks a ton'.
11. אין מילים (Ein milim)
אין מילים
/ein miˈlim/“No words”
Used when you’re so grateful, words fail you. Often paired with a hand gesture for emphasis.
12. תודה על הכל (Toda al hakol)
תודה על הכל
/toˈda al haˈkol/“Thanks for everything”
A warm way to thank someone for their ongoing support or hospitality.
13. חבל על הזמן (Chaval al hazman)
חבל על הזמן
/χaˈval al haˈzman/“Literally 'a waste of time'”
Slang for 'amazing' or 'incredible'. Often used to thank someone for something unexpectedly great.
14. תודה מראש (Toda merosh)
תודה מראש
/toˈda meˈʁoʃ/“Thanks in advance”
Useful when asking for a favour and thanking someone ahead of time.
15. סוף סוף (Sof sof)
סוף סוף
/sof sof/“Finally”
A sarcastic or playful 'thanks' when someone finally does something you’ve been waiting for.
Pro tip: Pair these phrases with a smile or a hand gesture - Hebrew speakers are expressive, and a little enthusiasm goes a long way.
If you're curious about gratitude in other languages, check out our guide on how to say thank you in Polish or polite ways to apologise in Italian.
