Learn how to say "Congratulations"
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| Jessi: Hello, and welcome to Hebrew Survival Phrases, brought to you by HebrewPod101.com. This course is designed to equip you with the language skills and knowledge to enable you to get the most out of your visit to Israel. You'll be surprised at how far a little Hebrew will go. Now, before we jump in, remember to stop by HebrewPod101.com and there you'll find the accompanying PDF and additional info in the post. If you stop by, be sure to leave us a comment! |
| Survival Phrases Lesson 60 - Congratulations |
| Today, we are going to introduce you to some phrases that are ideal for special occasions and you can use them with Israeli speakers anywhere in the world! Whether you are sending an e-mail across the globe or saying it in person, the following phrases for celebratory events will allow you to express your sentiments in Israel. In Hebrew, the custom of exchanging regards and good wishes is very important. Usually, Israelis shake each other's hands and kiss each other's cheeks. |
| In Hebrew, "Congratulations" is מַזָּל טוֹב, Mazal tov. Let's break it down by syllable, מַזָּל טוֹב, Mazal tov. Now, let's hear it once again, מַזָּל טוֹב, Mazal tov. These words literally mean "Good luck" and we use it in many special occasions such as a career move, after passing an exam, at a wedding, and so on. |
| "Happy birthday" in Hebrew is יוֹם הֻלֶּדֶת שָׂמֵחַ, Yom huledet same'akh. Let's break it down by syllable, Yom huledet same'ach. Now, let's hear it once again, יוֹם הֻלֶּדֶת שָׂמֵחַ, Yom huledet same'akh. The first word יוֹם, Yom means, "day." Let's break it down this word and hear it one more time, יוֹם, Yom. Next, we have הֻלֶּדֶת, Huledet, which in English means "birth." Last, we have the word Same'akh, which in English is "happy." All together, we have יוֹם הֻלֶּדֶת, Yom huledet same'akh. Literally, this means "Birthday happy." We translate it as "Happy birthday." |
| Now let's see what we say specifically at other different events that are very straightforward. |
| "Happy New Year" in Hebrew is שָׁנָה טוֹבָה, Shana tova. Let's break it down by syllable and hear it once again, שָׁנָה טוֹבָה, Shana tova. The first word is שָׁנָה, Shana and it means "year." The second word is טוֹבָה, Tova and it means "good." All together, we have שָׁנָה טוֹבָה, Shana tova. This literally means "Year good." However, we translate it as "Happy New Year." |
| Ok, to close out today's lesson, we would like you to practice what you have just learned. I'll provide you with the English equivalent of the phrase and you're responsible for shouting it out loud. You'll have a few seconds before I give you the answer, so !בְּהַצְלָחָה, Behatzlacha! which means "Good luck!" in Hebrew. |
| "Congratulations!" - !מַזָּל טוֹב, Mazal tov! |
| "Happy birthday!" - !יוֹם הֻלֶּדֶת שָׂמֵחַ, Yom huledet same'akh! |
| "Happy New Year!" - !שָׁנָה טוֹבָה, Shana tova! |
| Jessi: Alright! That's going to do it for today. Remember to stop by HebrewPod101.com and pick up the accompanying PDF. If you stop by, be sure to leave us a comment! |
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