mazel tov
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See also: mazeltov
English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Borrowed from Yiddish מזל־טובֿ (mazl tov), from Hebrew מַזָּל (mazál, “star, constellation; fate, luck”), from Akkadian 𒌓𒁕 (manzaltu [UD.DA]) + Hebrew טוֹב (tov, “good”); literally “good stars, good luck”.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɒf/, /ˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɒv/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɔf/, /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɔv/, /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɑf/, /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɑv/
- Rhymes: -ɒf, -ɒv
Interjection[edit]
mazel tov
- (in a Jewish context) Used to express congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings.
Usage notes[edit]
- While it literally means “good luck”, it is used more to express congratulations or well wishes retrospectively (at a wedding, after a purchase), rather than prospectively as good luck is often used.
Translations[edit]
(Hebrew/Yiddish) congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings
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