hallelujah

hal·le·lu·jah

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hal-uh-loo-yuh]
- /ˌhæl əˈlu yə/
- /ˌhæl.ɪˈluː.jə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hal-uh-loo-yuh]
- /ˌhæl əˈlu yə/

Definitions of hallelujah word

noun hallelujah an exclamation of “hallelujah!”. 1
noun hallelujah a shout of joy, praise, or gratitude. 1
noun hallelujah a musical composition wholly or principally based upon the word “hallelujah.”. 1
noun hallelujah God be praised (uttered in worship or as an expression of rejoicing). 1
interjection hallelujah religion: expression of joy 1
exclamation hallelujah Hallelujah is used in religious songs and worship as an exclamation of praise and thanks to God. 0

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Origin of hallelujah

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Hebrew halălūyāh praise ye Yahweh; cf. alleluia

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Parts of speech for Hallelujah

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Hallelujah

hallelujah popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for hallelujah

noun hallelujah

chant — A chant is a word or group of words that is repeated over and over again.
paean — any song of praise, joy, or triumph.
ditty — a poem intended to be sung.
psalm — a sacred song or hymn.
descant — A descant is a tune which is played or sung above the main tune in a piece of music.

All 19 Synonyms of hallelujah