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mazel_tov
mazel tov
See also: mazeltov
English
Alternative forms
Interjection
mazel tov!
- Used to express congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings. (in a Jewish context)
Usage notes
While it literally means “good luck”, it is used more to express congratulations or well wishes retrospectively (at a wedding, after a purchase), rather than prospectively as good luck is often used.
Translations
(Hebrew/Yiddish) congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings