chazak, chazak, v'nitchazek

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Definitions

  • interj. A phrase said aloud by an Ashkenazi congregation upon finishing a book of the Torah during the Shabbat morning Torah reading.

  • interj. An expression used to wish someone the strength to accomplish a goal.

Example Sentences

  • *at the end of an aliyah that finishes a book of the Torah*

    Kahal: "Chazak chazak v'nitchazek!"

  • "We're going to try to learn all of Shacharit together." "That's great! Chazak v'nitchazek!"

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • חֲזַק חֲזַק וְנִתְּחַזֵּק from Samuel 2 10:12, lit. 'be strong, be strong, and we will be strong'

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      chazak, chazak, venitchazek, khazak, khazak, venitkhazek, khazak, khazak, v'nitkhazek, chazak v'nitchazek, chazak venitchazek, khazak v'nitkhazek, khazak venitkhazek

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