חג פסח שמח
Chag Pesach sameach
The phrase for "good passover" in Hebrew is חג פסח שמח (Chag Pesach sameach).
חג פסח שמח is the standard greeting used during the Passover holiday to wish someone a happy holiday.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "Holiday Passover happy".
How do you pronounce it?
Chag Pesach sameach
Did you know?
- In some Hebrew contexts, the root of פסח is linked to the idea of 'skipping' or 'leaping over', reflecting the tradition that the plague passed over the houses of the Israelites.
- The word חג used in this greeting shares an ancient root with the Arabic word for 'pilgrimage', referring to the act of making a sacred journey.
- If you are greeting someone in a more religious setting, you might hear the phrase פסח כשר ושמח, which wishes them a 'kosher and happy' Passover. This refers to the strict dietary laws regarding leavened bread during the holiday.
Examples in context
- חג פסח שמח לכל המשפחה.chag pesach sameach lechol hamishpacha.Happy Passover to the whole family.
- חג פסח שמח לכם!chag pesach sameach lachem!Happy Passover to all of you!
Example conversation
Two friends meet on the street before the holiday.
- עידו Idoהיי נועה, חג פסח שמח!Hi Noa, chag Pesach sameach!Hi Noa, happy Passover!
- נועה Noaתודה עידו, גם לך!Toda Ido, gam lecha!Thanks Ido, to you too!
- עידו Idoאת חוגגת עם המשפחה?At chogeget im ha-mishpacha?Are you celebrating with the family?
- נועה Noaכן, אנחנו נפגשים בערב.Ken, anachnu nifgashim ba-erev.Yes, we are meeting in the evening.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries חג, פסח, שמח, CC BY-SA 4.0.
