Hanukkah 2024 is from December 25th to January 2nd. You may want to wish your friends/colleagues a happy Hanukkah 2024. On this page, we cover the most popular ways to wish a Happy Hanukkah in Hebrew with pronunciations and meanings.
The 2 Commonest Ways to Wish a Happy Hanukkah in Hebrew
In Hebrew, the most common way to wish your friends or colleagues a happy Hanukkah is "Chag Hanukkah sameach" (חַג חֲנֻכָּה שָׂמַח), or חַג אוּרִים שָׂמַח (Chag Urim sameach).
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1. Chag Hanukkah sameach
- Letters: חַג חֲנֻכָּה שָׂמַח
- Pronunciation:khag ha-noo-kah sah-may-akh
- In Enlish: Happy Hanukkah Holiday
2. Chag Urim sameach
- Letters: חַג אוּרִים שָׂמַח
- Pronunciation:khag oo-reem sah-may-akh
- In English: Happy Festival of Lights Holiday
The 7 Most Popular Happy Hanukkah Greetings
These are also popular wishes for Hanukkah, and they all convey wishes for a happy and joyful Hanukkah. Although not as widely used as the aforementioned 'Chag Hanukkah sameach,' they are equally heartwarming.
1. אורים מזליקים
- Pronunciation: Nerot Hanukkah urim mazlikim
- Meaning: 'May the Hanukkah candles shine brightly.'
2. חג חנוכה שמח ומאיר
- Pronunciation: Chag Hanukkah sameach ume'ir.
- Meaning: 'Happy and bright Hanukkah!'
3. שיהיה לחג הנורים ניצוץ מיוחד
- Pronunciation: Sheyihyeh le Chag Hanerot nitzutz me'uchad.
- Meaning: 'May the Festival of Lights Holiday have a special spark.'
4. מאחל לך עידן חג חנוכה ברוך ומהנה
- Pronunciation: Me'achal lach idan Chag Hanukkah baruch ume'hane
- Meaning: 'Wishing you a blessed and enjoyable Hanukkah holiday.
5. לך חג חנוכה מתוק
- Pronunciation: Sheyihyeh lach Chag Hanukkah matok.
- Meaning: 'May you have a sweet Hanukkah!'
6. איחולים שמחים לחג הנרות
- Pronunciation: I'chulim sameachim le Chag Hanerot.
- Meaning: 'Joyful wishes for the Festival of Lights Holiday!'
7. אחלה חג שמח ומלא ברכות
- Pronunciation: Achlah chag sameach umeleh brachot.
- Meaning: 'Wishing you a wonderful and blessed holiday.'
How Should You Respond to "Happy Hanukkah"?
If someone wishes you "Chag Hanukkah sameach" — 'Happy Hanukkah', the best simple replies are:
- "Thank you! Happy Hanukkah to you too!" "Chag Sameach!"
- "Chag Sameach!" — Happy Holidays "
- "I wish you a joyful holiday season as well!"
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