I work at a department store in a mostly Jewish dominated neighborhood and when I cashier I mostly tell people happy holidays when they buy anything. But if they are buying some Chanukah gift wraps I think it would be pretty cool to tell them happy Chanukah In Hebrew. (I'm Jewish myself but not religious and my family doesn't follow the traditions)
2006-12-16 16:45:02 · 15 answers · asked by yury455 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Hanukkah
Most people would say "chag Chanukah sameach", with the gutteral 'ch' sound in each word (akin to the correct pronunciation of 'Bach', not 'ch' as in 'change'). The phrase, directly translated, means "Happy Chanukah Holiday." You could also just say "chag sameach," which means "Happy Holiday" and is universal for every Jewish holiday outside of the High Holy Days (Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur).
I think it is wonderful that you are looking to be sensitive to this issue, but you should also know that to religious Jews Chanukah is actually a minor holiday. That should not keep you from wishing your Jewish customers a chag sameach -- just some info for you :)
Chag Chanukah Sameach!
2006-12-16 17:42:48 · answer #1 · answered by nesheekah 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
DONT! If i were a customer and you told me Happy Hannakah I might think that you were trying to make me think my religion wasn't good enough! Just keep saying Happy Holidays. If you do see some signs of Judaism in someone, like a star of David or something, then feel free to say "Happy Hannakah", either way, people will appreciate that you are wishing the a Happy Holiday!
2006-12-17 02:08:55 · answer #2 · answered by Philippa 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Chag Sameach Means
2016-12-18 05:58:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chag Chanukkah Sameach.
2006-12-17 09:38:22 · answer #4 · answered by Adam S 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could just say "Happy Chanukah" lol. But The Hebrew is either Chag Sameach (happy holiday) or Chanukah Sameach(happy Chanukah). [The CH is meant to be from the back of the throat, like getting some mucous out, lol.]
2006-12-16 17:25:00 · answer #5 · answered by Victoria 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'd day "Chanukah sameach" in Hebrew. However, many US Jews don't speak Hebrew well, and might not recognize what you're saying especially if they aren't expecting to hear Hebew. "Happy Hannukah" should suffice.
2006-12-18 09:41:18 · answer #6 · answered by MaryBridget G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chanooka Sa-may-ach:
Both "ch"s are spelled with the Hebrew letter chet, so in English it's pronounced from the back of your throat. Like the back of your tongue and throat coming together.
The proper way to say it is to emphasize the "ka" in the first word and the "me" in the second.
Chag Oor-eem Sa-me-ach:
Same thing. And emphasize the "eem".
It's totally fine to just say "happy hanuka" though, but I also think it would be cool to surprise someone (and impress yourself). Anyhow, keep it up! :)
2006-12-16 22:35:27 · answer #7 · answered by Gavriella B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To say 'Happy Hanukkah" in Hebrew, say: "Chag Chanukah sameach!" Translated: Happy Chanukah Holiday! The "ch" in 'chag" is like the one in Chanukah and is pronounced gutterally rather than the Anlicized "ch" as in "chocolate."
2006-12-17 00:02:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Yep, it's that time of year again. "Put on your yamacha, it's time for Chanukkah, so grab your gin an tonika, smoke some Marijauanika....." (old Adam Sandler song)
2016-04-10 08:08:17 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Chag Chanukah Semeach"
2006-12-17 19:45:12 · answer #10 · answered by mo mosh 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋