יום עצמאות שמח
yom atzma'ut same'ach
יום עצמאות שמח (yom atzma'ut same'ach) is the Hebrew phrase for Happy Independence Day.
This phrase is used to offer good wishes during a country's independence day. The word שמח means happy.
Meaning: good wishes at a country's independence day (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of yom (day), atzma'ut (independence) and same'ach (happy).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Hebrew, the adjective same'ach (happy) follows the noun it modifies, which is yom (day).
How do you pronounce it?
yom atzma'ut same'ach
Did you know?
- Israeli Independence Day is unique because it immediately follows a day of mourning called 'Yom HaZikaron', making the transition from sadness to שמח very sudden.
- The word עצמאות (independence) is a modern creation, built from the root meaning 'self' or 'bone'. It was coined to transform a concept of selfhood into a formal noun for a nation's sovereignty.
- In Israel, the 'Independence Day' holiday often begins with a massive national torch-lighting ceremony at Mount Herzl, rather than just parades or fireworks.
Examples in context
- יום עצמאות שמח!Happy Independence Day!This sentence is useful for expressing Happy Independence Day using יום עצמאות שמח.Tatoeba #4100386 by Eldad, translation #3504372 by Salem
- יום עצמאות שמח לכולם!Yom atzma'ut same'ach le'kulam!Happy independence day to everyone!
- אני רוצה לומר לכם יום עצמאות שמח.Ani rotzeh lomar lakhem yom atzma'ut same'ach.I want to wish you a happy independence day.
Example conversation
Maya and Noam are greeting each other during an outdoor celebration.
- מאיה Mayaהיי נועם, יום עצמאות שמח!Hi Noam, yom atzma'ut same'ach!Hi Noam, happy independence day!
- נועם Noamתודה מאיה, גם לך!Toda Maya, gam lakh!Thanks Maya, to you too!
- מאיה Mayaיש לך תוכניות לחג?Yesh lekha tochniyot lachag?Do you have plans for the holiday?
- נועם Noamכן, אנחנו עושים מסיבה.Ken, anachnu osim mesiba.Yes, we are having a party.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries יום, עצמאות, שמח, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
