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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAleluia
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ah-leh-loo-yah
"A igreja cantou 'Aleluia' em celebração."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An expression of joy or praise, especially in a religious context.
"The congregation shouted 'Hallelujah!' as the choir finished the hymn."
- 1
A shout of joy or praise.
"The hall erupted in hallelujahs after the announcement of the good news."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'Hallelujah' originates from the Hebrew phrase 'halleluyah', meaning 'praise the Lord'. It has been used in religious contexts since ancient times, particularly in Jewish and Christian liturgies, evolving to express joy and celebration in various cultural contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hallelujah" is said worldwide
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Alléluia
Transliteration: ah-leh-loo-yah
"L'église a chanté 'Alléluia' avec ferveur."
Halleluja
Transliteration: ha-leh-loo-yah
"Die Gemeinde rief 'Halleluja' nach der Predigt."
Alleluia
Transliteration: ah-leh-loo-yah
"La chiesa ha cantato 'Alleluia' in segno di gioia."
Aleluya
Transliteration: ah-leh-loo-yah
"La congregación gritó 'Aleluya' al final del servicio."
Aleluia
Transliteration: ah-leh-loo-yah
"A igreja cantou 'Aleluia' em celebração."
हललूया
Transliteration: halaloo-yah
"संग congregation ने 'हललूया' का उद्घोष किया।"
哈利路亚
Transliteration: hālìlùyà
"会众在礼拜结束时高呼'哈利路亚'。"
할렐루야
Transliteration: hal-le-lu-ya
"회중이 '할렐루야'를 외쳤다."
ハレルヤ
Transliteration: ha-re-ru-ya
"会衆は 'ハレルヤ' と叫びました。"
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