mazal tov
Hebrew blessing phrase
Mazal tov is a Hebrew and Yiddish expression of congratulation, used especially among Jewish people to mark happy occasions—weddings, bar mitzvahs, births, engagements: Mazal tov on your engagement!
The phrase literally means "good luck" or "good fortune," but functions as congratulations for something that has already happened rather than a wish for future luck.
Also spelled mazel tov.
Jewish wedding canopy
- ketubahJewish matrimonial agreement
- nuptialsVows and rings
- brideWoman getting married
- groomBetrothed man; stable worker
marriage · vows · ceremony · sheva brachot · breaking glass · processional · reception · simcha
Jewish adulthood ceremony
- bat mitzvahFemale Jewish adulthood rite
- brit milahJewish infant circumcision ceremony
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- birthComing into the world
engagement · promotion · achievement · simcha · anniversary · naming ceremony · bris · confirmation
Joyful emotional state
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
simcha · rejoicing · exuberance · festivity · merriment · gladness · cheer · bliss
Wealth or destiny
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- providenceDivine protective care
- good fortuneFavorable chance outcomes
- destinyPredetermined course of events
fate · auspice · serendipity · prosperity · kismet · windfall · karma · omen
Expressions of good wishes
- kudosPraise and honor
- bravoAcclaim for performers
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
- saluteGestural sign of honor
applause · praise · blessings · well-wishes · compliment · accolade · commendation · props
chuppah
Jewish wedding canopy
groom · marriage · vows · ceremony · sheva brachot · breaking glass · processional · reception · simcha · horah
bar mitzvah
Jewish adulthood ceremony
- bat mitzvahFemale Jewish adulthood rite
- brit milahJewish infant circumcision ceremony
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
birth · engagement · promotion · achievement · simcha · anniversary · naming ceremony · bris · confirmation · accomplishment
happiness
Joyful emotional state
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
delight · simcha · rejoicing · exuberance · festivity · merriment · gladness · cheer · bliss · euphoria
fortune
Wealth or destiny
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- providenceDivine protective care
- good fortuneFavorable chance outcomes
destiny · fate · auspice · serendipity · prosperity · kismet · windfall · karma · omen · chance
felicitations
Expressions of good wishes
salute · applause · praise · blessings · well-wishes · compliment · accolade · commendation · props · tribute
- JudaismShabbat, kosher, Passover, Torah, Hanukkah
- matchmakingmatchmaker, matchmakers, matchmaking, matchmaking services, introduction
mazal tovbad luck
Unfavorable chance events
misfortune · hard luck · tough break · what a shame · cursed
mazal tovbad luck
Unfavorable chance events
misfortune · tough luck · hard luck · schlimazel · bad omen