English Explanatory Dictionary

Ma Tovu

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. A prayer in Judaism, recited when entering a synagogue.

Pronunciation

/mɑːtoˈvu/

Word forms

Ma Tovu Ma Tovus

Etymology

From Hebrew מה טבו (or מה טובו), the first two words of the prayer, literally meaning “how good”.

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