interjection
- An exclamation of congratulations or good wishes, especially at a celebration or milestone event.
Usage: From Yiddish and Hebrew; widely used in English-speaking communities; Often accompanied by clapping or raised glasses at celebrations
Examples
- Mazel tov on your graduation!
- The guests shouted 'Mazel tov!' as the couple was announced at their wedding reception.
- When she announced her promotion, everyone at the office said mazel tov.
- Mazel tov to the new parents on the birth of their daughter.
- The family gathered to celebrate with mazel tov wishes for the bar mitzvah.
- He raised his glass and said mazel tov to his friend's new business venture.