הוריי
hurey
The Yiddish word for "hooray" is הוריי (hurey).
הוריי is used as an elated expression of approval.
Meaning: elated expression of approval (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is hurey.
Did you know?
- If someone says הוריי in a sarcastic tone, it can actually signal profound disappointment or irony in a Yiddish conversation.
- In traditional Ashkenazi Jewish celebrations, a cheer like הוריי might be accompanied by the rhythmic clapping of hands or singing in a call-and-response style.
- While הוריי is used today, Yiddish speakers historically used the phrase מזל טוב to express celebratory joy, though it specifically means 'good luck'.
Examples in context
- הוריי, מיר האבן געווינען!hooray, mir hobn gevinen!Hooray, we won!
Example conversation
Avraham and Chana are celebrating a family achievement.
- אברהם Avrahamחנה, איך האב באקומען די דזשוב!Khone, ikh hob bakumen di dzhab!Chana, I got the job!
- חנה Chanaהוריי! איך בין אזוי פרייליך פאר דיר!Hooray! Ikh bin azoy fraylekh far dir!Hooray! I am so happy for you!
- אברהם Avrahamמיר מוזן פייערן דאס היינט.Mir muzn fayern dos haynt.We must celebrate this today.
- חנה Chanaיא, לאמיר גיין עסן!Ya, lamir geyn esn!Yes, let's go eat!
