חגיגה
chagiga
The Hebrew word for "celebration" is חגיגה (chagiga).
A חגיגה is a social gathering intended for entertainment and fun. In colloquial Hebrew, the word is often used metaphorically to describe an event or situation that was extremely fun or successful, much like saying "it was a blast" in English.
Meaning: social gathering for entertainment and fun (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of חגיגה is חגיגות, which translates to "celebrations".
How do you pronounce it?
chagiga
Did you know?
- If you describe a messy or chaotic situation as a חגיגה, you are using the word sarcastically, similar to calling a disaster a 'circus' in English.
- The biblical root of חגיגה is linked to the 'pilgrimage festivals' where ancient Israelites traveled to Jerusalem for a specific kind of communal celebration.
- While חגיגה is a general celebration, Hebrew has a distinct word, סעודה, for a celebratory meal, as the feast is often considered a separate ritual from the party.
Examples in context
- זאת חגיגה.It's a celebration.Tatoeba #5459497 by fekundulo, translation #1953309 by CM
- הייתה חגיגה נהדרת ביום הולדת שלו.hayta hagiga nehederet beyom huledet shelo.There was a wonderful celebration on his birthday.
- אנחנו מתכננים חגיגה גדולה לסיום הלימודים.anachnu metachnenim hagiga gdola lesiyum halimudim.We are planning a big celebration for the end of studies.
Example conversation
Maya and Noam are talking about a friend's birthday.
- מאיה Mayaאתה בא לחגיגה מחר?ata ba lakhagiga makhar?Are you coming to the celebration tomorrow?
- נועם Noamכן, אני בטח אגיע.ken, ani betakh agia.Yes, I will probably come.
- מאיה Mayaאיזו חגיגה היא מכינה!eizo khagiga hi makhina!What a celebration she is preparing!
- נועם Noamזה נשמע נהדר.ze nishma nehedar.That sounds great.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
