מזל טוב
Congratulations
Mazal tov
Congratulate someone on good news.
Context: Literally means "good luck". Used for celebrations, achievements, and happy occasions.
How to Use "Congratulations" in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: Literally means "good luck".
B: מזל טוב
This phrase is considered neutral in register and is at a beginner difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "מזל טוב"
Mazal tov
Break it down: Mazal — tov
Hebrew is read from right to left. The transliteration above follows English reading order (left to right) to help you pronounce each sound correctly.
Cultural Tips for Using This Phrase
In Israel, this phrase works in most situations — from talking to friends to speaking with shopkeepers or colleagues.
This phrase stays the same regardless of the speaker's gender, making it easy to learn and use for beginners.
Body language matters in Israel. When saying "congratulations", Israelis often accompany greetings with warm eye contact and sometimes a handshake or cheek kiss between friends.
Learning "Congratulations" — Quick Reference
| Hebrew | מזל טוב |
| Pronunciation | Mazal tov |
| English | Congratulations |
| Category | greetings |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Gender-specific | No — same for everyone |
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