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hallelujah

/ˌhæl.ɪˈluː.jə/

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noun

/ˌhæl.ɪˈluː.jə/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее восклицание или песнь хвалы, радости или благодарения, часто используемое в религиозном контексте.

A noun referring to an exclamation or song of praise, joy, or thanksgiving, often used in religious contexts.

uncountable

  1. Exclamation of praiseB1formal

    An exclamation used to express praise, joy, or thanks to God.

    ruАллилуйя

    • The choir sang 'Hallelujah' at the end of the hymn.
    • He shouted 'Hallelujah!' when he heard the good news.
    • The congregation joined in a joyful hallelujah.

    Synonymshosanna

  2. Expression of relief or joyB2informal

    Used informally to express great relief, joy, or satisfaction about something.

    ruАллилуйя

    • Hallelujah! The project is finally finished.
    • She let out a hallelujah when she passed the exam.
    • Hallelujah! The rain stopped just in time for the picnic.

    Synonymshoorayhurrahyay

Forms
  • hallelujahs plural form
  • hallelujahs' possessive plural form
  • hallelujah's possessive singular form