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单词 mazel tov
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Definition of mazel tov in English:

mazel tov

exclamationˌtɒfˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɔːvˈmäzəl ˌtôv
  • (among Jewish people) congratulations; good luck.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The shabbos after I was declared to be in complete remission, the men of the shul danced and sang mazel tov while the women cried and hugged me.
    • The couple is then pronounced man and wife, and the groom steps on a glass as everyone shouts mazel tov.
    • I'm not sure the film is precisely a comedy - in fact, I'm pretty sure it's not - but all publicity is good publicity, so mazel tov to them!
    • Though she'd been told otherwise, right to the last that woman thought a surprise rabbi would appear from the rafters to say mazel tov.

Origin

From modern Hebrew mazzāl ṭōḇ, literally 'good star'.

 
 

Definition of mazel tov in US English:

mazel tov

exclamationˈmäzəl ˌtôv
  • A Jewish phrase expressing congratulations or wishing someone good luck.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I'm not sure the film is precisely a comedy - in fact, I'm pretty sure it's not - but all publicity is good publicity, so mazel tov to them!
    • Though she'd been told otherwise, right to the last that woman thought a surprise rabbi would appear from the rafters to say mazel tov.
    • The shabbos after I was declared to be in complete remission, the men of the shul danced and sang mazel tov while the women cried and hugged me.
    • The couple is then pronounced man and wife, and the groom steps on a glass as everyone shouts mazel tov.

Origin

From modern Hebrew mazzāl ṭōḇ, literally ‘good star’.

 
 
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