2007-03-08 19:18:40 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
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." [1]
Like other blessings it is often said frequently and sometimes loudly at Jewish celebrations. It is commonly used within the Jewish community.
2007-03-08 19:24:52 · answer #1 · answered by Sherrysfunstuff 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Mazel Tov Meaning
2016-10-01 00:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by mauzon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Mazel Tov'
The phrase mazel tov is a traditional Yiddish way to wish someone good luck, often used as a toast when drinking. It means "may your planetary influences be favorable" and, hence, derives from earlier beliefs in astrology.
2007-03-08 20:58:01 · answer #3 · answered by Sumita T 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's pronounce mah-ZAL tov and it translates to "good luck" as in, you are wishing that someone will have good luck bestowed on them. (Good luck as in, good luck on that test is b'hatzlacha.)
It's used as congratulations, or huzzah!
And it's Hebrew, not Yiddish.
2007-03-09 15:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by LadySuri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Literally, "good luck" Mazel = luck; tov = good
But it has also been used as, "congratulations."
2007-03-08 19:22:23 · answer #5 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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It's Hebrew.
Peace.
2007-03-08 19:23:33 · answer #6 · answered by husam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 meanings, in context
congradulations
or
goodluck / forune
2014-01-09 16:08:12 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋