Yiddish edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From Hebrew מַזָּל (mazál, star, constellation; fate, luck) + טוֹב (tov, good); literally “good stars, good luck”.

Pronunciation edit

Interjection edit

מזל־טובֿ (mazl-tov)

  1. a general good wish on a happy occasion
  2. congratulations

Descendants edit

  • Dutch: mazzeltof
  • English: mazel tov
  • Hebrew: מזל טוב