mazeltov
Hebrew wedding cheer
Mazeltov is a Jewish expression of congratulation, literally meaning "good luck" in Hebrew and Yiddish.
It's used to celebrate happy occasions—weddings, births, bar mitzvahs, graduations: Mazeltov on your engagement!
The word wishes well rather than attributing success to luck.
Also spelled mazel tov.
Jewish celebration or joy
- brisJewish circumcision ceremony
- chuppahJewish wedding canopy
- ketubahJewish matrimonial agreement
- kiddushSabbath wine benediction
rabbi · synagogue · mitzvah · shabbat · Torah · challah · shalom · kosher
Expressions of good wishes
- kudosPraise and honor
- congratsInformal congratulations
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
- saluteGestural sign of honor
toast · wishes · blessing · praise · tribute · accolade · compliment · recognition
Prayer seeking divine favor
- providenceDivine protective care
- auspiciousIndicating future success
- fortunateEnjoying favorable circumstances
- serendipityAccidental fortunate discovery
prosperity · windfall · destiny · fate · kismet · charmed · propitious
Marriage rite and feast
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- birthComing into the world
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
promotion · retirement · achievement · success · accomplishment · conversion · aliyah
simcha
Jewish celebration or joy
kiddush · rabbi · synagogue · mitzvah · shabbat · Torah · challah · shalom · kosher · cantor
felicitations
Expressions of good wishes
salute · toast · wishes · blessing · praise · tribute · accolade · compliment · recognition · applause
blessing
Prayer seeking divine favor
- providenceDivine protective care
- auspiciousIndicating future success
- fortunateEnjoying favorable circumstances
serendipity · prosperity · windfall · destiny · fate · kismet · charmed · propitious
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- birthComing into the world
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
anniversary · promotion · retirement · achievement · success · accomplishment · conversion · aliyah
mazeltovcondolences
Expressions of grief support
my condolences · sorry for your loss · rest in peace · oy vey · bad luck
mazeltovbad luck
Unfavorable chance events
tough luck · hard luck · misfortune · cursed · ill-fated