mabrouk

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Pronunciations

mabrouk (ma-BROOK) listen

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Definitions

  • interj. An expression of joyous congratulations used by Sephardi Jews equivalent to "Mazal tov!"

Example Sentences

  • "I learned you are getting married. Mabrouk!"

  • "Mabrouk to all of our Mechinah students who received their first Siddurim this week."

  • "Mabrouk! on your new apartment..."

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Languages of Origin

  • Arabic / Judeo-Arabic

Etymology

  • Arabic مبروك mabru:k 'congratulations'

      • Who Uses This

      • Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there
      • Sephardim: Jews with Sephardi or Mizrahi heritage

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      mabruk, mabrook

Notes

  • Very commonly used by North African Jews, who often spoke French as well as Arabic and Hebrew. The pronunciation of "ou" sounds like English "oo."

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