mazel tov

interjection

ma·​zel tov ˈmä-zəl-ˌtȯv How to pronounce mazel tov (audio)
-ˌtȯf
used to express congratulations

Examples of mazel tov in a Sentence

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At the end, there was a boisterous mazel tov, an epic dip and first kiss, and then the newlyweds ran out into the rain to take a moment before returning to the tent. Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024 In which case, mazel tov!) Looking for mom gear to help your favorite mama out? Nena Farrell, WIRED, 10 Nov. 2024 The image deserves a big round of applause and mazel tov. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 26 June 2021

Word History

Etymology

Late Hebrew mazzāl tōbh, literally, good luck

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mazel tov was in 1862

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“Mazel tov.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mazel%20tov. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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