Mazel Tov - "Congratulations!" or "Thank God!" Literally "good luck", but it shouldn't be used as such - it's meant for after having good fortune, not as wishing a person good fortune.
I.e., Don't "Mazel tov!" a man going into the hospital; say "mazel tov!" when he comes out.
2006-08-12 12:40:13
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answered by Laxii 3
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Yes, Yiddish, and I always thought it to mean what Laxii explains:
"That was lucky!" / "Phew!" / "Thank God!"
(Congratulating someone after the potential bad outcome has, by some good fortune or blessing, just missed him/her.)
2006-08-12 13:11:22
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answered by s 4
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I believe it means congratulations in Yiddish.
2006-08-12 12:31:12
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answered by Siri 3
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mazel tof is yiddish i dont exactly know what it means but i think that it means good luck or something.
2006-08-12 12:29:39
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answered by Anonymous
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It's Hebrew. Literally, it means "good luck." However, it is also used to mean, "Congratulations."
Mazel - luck.
Tov - good.
2006-08-12 17:41:29
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answered by vanewimsey 4
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It Yiddish & means 'cheers'.
2006-08-12 14:00:36
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answered by J9 6
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Good health (life) and it is actually Yiddish not Jewish.
2006-08-12 12:28:50
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answered by Anonymous
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It is in Hebrew...it means "congratulations"
2006-08-12 13:17:39
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answered by Nice girl 2
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Jewish, and I believe it means may you be blessed
2006-08-12 12:31:09
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answered by yoohoosusie 5
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Its Jewish and think its means something like cheers..
2006-08-12 12:27:40
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answered by misstikal311 4
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