What is the meaning of Mazal Tov?

congratulations
Definition of mazel tov —used to express congratulations.

Is it OK to say mazel tov?

It is okay for a non-Jewish person to say “Mazel Tov” when congratulating a Jewish person. A Jewish person will understand why they have been told “Mazel Tov,” and if it is used in an inappropriate manner, they can correct them.

What is the difference between mazel tov and Mazal Tov?

The Hebrew phrase mazel tov (also spelled mazal tov, or mazel tof) literally translated means “good luck.” In practice, mazel tov is usually said to mean “Congratulations!”

What is the response to mazel tov?

thank you
Toda. (toh-DAH) This means “thank you,” which would be the appropriate response to mazel tov.

Is mazel tov Yiddish or Hebrew?

Mazel tov, like shalom, is that rare Hebrew term that is known by almost everyone. In its Yiddish iteration, mazel taf, it means congratulations. The older Hebrew term means good luck.

Is it okay to say Shalom?

In expressions Shalom by itself is a very common abbreviation and it is used in Modern Israeli Hebrew as a greeting, to which the common reply is, Shalom, Shalom. It is also used as a farewell. In this way it is similar to the Hawaiian aloha, the English good evening and the Indian namaste.

What is the difference between Hebrew and Yiddish-language?

Hebrew is a Semitic language (a subgroup of the Afro-Asiatic languages, languages spoken across the Middle East), while Yiddish is a German dialect which integrates many languages, including German, Hebrew, Aramaic, and various Slavic and Romance languages.

Do Israelis say shalom?

Shalom by itself is a very common abbreviation and it is used in Modern Israeli Hebrew as a greeting, to which the common reply is, Shalom, Shalom. It is also used as a farewell. In this way it is similar to the Hawaiian aloha, the English good evening and the Indian namaste.