Hallelujah

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ËŒhælɪˈluːjÉ™/

Alternative forms

• halleluiah
• alleluia

Origin

From Hebrew הַלְּלוּיָהּ ("Praise Jah!").

Full definition of hallelujah

Interjection

1. An exclamation used in songs of praise or thanksgiving to God.
2. A general expression of gratitude or adoration.Hallelujah! It’s finally the weekend!

Noun

1. A shout of “Hallelujah”.
2. (in the plural) General praise.

Verb

1. (intransitive) To cry "hallelujah" in praise.