You can say “Happy Hanukkah” in a few common ways, depending on the language or tradition you want.
In English
The standard greeting is simply:
- “Happy Hanukkah.”
This is widely understood and perfectly appropriate in any context.
In Hebrew
The most common Hebrew greetings are:
- “Chag Chanukah Sameach” – meaning “Happy Hanukkah (holiday).”
- “Chanukah Sameach” – literally “Happy Hanukkah.”
Both are warm, correct, and used in religious and casual settings.
Pronunciation help
Approximate pronunciations in English syllables:
- Chag Chanukah Sameach: “khahg khah-noo-KAH sah-MEH-akh.”
- Chanukah Sameach: “khah-noo-KAH sah-MEH-akh.”
The “ch” is a throaty sound, like the “ch” in German “Bach.”
