What does the phrase "mazel tov" mean? I have an idea, but I'm not sure.
Thanks!
2007-02-21 10:40:01 · 6 answers · asked by Kate M 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Mazal Tov (Hebrew: מזל טוב - Mazel tov) means "good luck/fortune" in Hebrew and has been incorporated into Yiddish, and is now used in English as well. It is often used in place of "congratulations."
The expression comes from the Mishnaic Hebrew mazzāl, meaning "constellation" or "destiny." This in turn is thought to have derived from the Akkadian language manzaltu, mazzaztum, "position of a star," from izuzzu, "to stand." Adding the word tôb, meaning "good," a direct English translation would be "good destiny" or "good fortune."
Like other blessings it is often said frequently and sometimes loudly at Jewish celebrations. It is commonly used within the Jewish community.
2007-02-21 10:48:35 · answer #1 · answered by Dynamite 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations/good luck
2007-02-21 18:43:24 · answer #2 · answered by chris_morganuk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bomb made out of a bottle and something flammable, rigged with a simple fuse... DON'T try this at home...
2007-02-21 20:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by Kiowa1 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He is a Hebrew rapper, guys, come on,
2007-02-21 18:47:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it means like congratulations
2007-02-21 18:44:16 · answer #5 · answered by P!ATDchick19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a hebrew word for like congrats!
2007-02-21 18:47:16 · answer #6 · answered by pixidust 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋