interjection Uncommon

hallelujah

hal-uh-LOO-yuh

Hallelujah (interjection) means an exclamation of praise, joy, or relief. Example: “Hallelujah, the rain finally stopped!”

interjection

An exclamation of praise, joy, or relief.

"Hallelujah, the rain finally stopped!"

"The choir sang "Hallelujah" during the service."

How to use hallelujah

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA joyful shout of praise or thanks, used both in worship and casually to mean "at last!"

Common pairings

shout hallelujah sing hallelujah

Word forms

hallelujahed past tense, hallelujahs plural, hallelujahs singular

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_____, the rain finally stopped!

Etymology

A learned borrowing from Biblical Hebrew halləluyah, meaning "praise the Lord."

Origin: Hebrew

Rhymes for hallelujah

Fallujah

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hallelujah” mean?

The word “hallelujah” means an exclamation of praise, joy, or relief. In plain terms, a joyful shout of praise or thanks, used both in worship and casually to mean "at last!".

How do you pronounce “hallelujah”?

“Hallelujah” is pronounced hal-uh-LOO-yuh (/ˌhæl.əˈl(j)uː.jə/ in IPA).

How do you use “hallelujah” in a sentence?

Here is “hallelujah” used in a sentence: “Hallelujah, the rain finally stopped!”

What part of speech is “hallelujah”?

“Hallelujah” is an interjection.

Where does the word “hallelujah” come from?

The word “hallelujah” comes from Hebrew. A learned borrowing from Biblical Hebrew halləluyah, meaning "praise the Lord.".

Is “hallelujah” a common word?

“Hallelujah” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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