hallelujah Definition
- 1used to express praise or thanks to God
- 2an exclamation of relief, or a similar emotion
Using hallelujah: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hallelujah" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Hallelujah! I finally found my keys.
Example
The choir sang 'Hallelujah' in praise of God.
Origins of hallelujah
from Hebrew 'hallelu yah', meaning 'praise the Lord'
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Summary: hallelujah in Brief
The interjection 'hallelujah' [ˌhalɪˈluːjə] is used to express praise or thanks to God, and also as an exclamation of relief or similar emotions. It is often used in religious contexts, such as 'The choir sang 'Hallelujah' in praise of God,' but can also be used in everyday language, such as 'Hallelujah! I finally found my keys.'
