مزل طوب
mazal tôb
The Persian phrase for "mazel tov" is مزل طوب (mazal tôb). Wiktionary also lists مزل طوو (mazal tôv).
Meaning: (Hebrew/Yiddish) congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings (intj)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| مزل طوب | mazal tôb |
| مزل طوو | mazal tôv |
This phrase is used to express congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings. It is a loanword from Hebrew/Yiddish.
Which one should you use?
The two forms مزل طوب and مزل طوو are variations of the same expression.
How do you pronounce it?
mazal tôb
Did you know?
- In some Iranian Jewish communities, the expression of congratulations is often accompanied by specific hand gestures or the handing out of sweets, making the phrase part of a larger physical ritual of celebration.
- The word 'mazel' in the original Hebrew refers to 'luck' or 'destiny', but when used in a Persian-Jewish context, it is almost exclusively tied to the concept of 'congratulations' rather than discussing one's actual fortune.
- Even though 'mazel tov' is a Hebrew phrase, many Persian Jews use it alongside traditional Persian celebratory words like تبریک میگم (tabrik migam) to create a unique hybrid of cultural identity.
Examples in context
- مبارکتان باشدMay it be blessed for you
Example conversation
Reza congratulates Zahra on her wedding day.
- رضا Rezaزهرا، مزل طوب!Zahra, mazel tov!Zahra, mazel tov!
- زهرا Zahraخیلی ممنونم، رضا.Kheyli mamnoonam, Reza.Thank you very much, Reza.
- رضا Rezaامیدوارم شاد باشید.Omidvaram shad bashid.I hope you are happy.
- زهرا Zahraمرسی از لطف شما.Mersi az lotf-e shoma.Thanks for your kindness.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mazel tov” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
