Hooray Meaning in English
word
/hʊˈɹeɪ/
huu-RAY
/hˈɔːɹeɪ/
HAW-ray
Definition
An exclamation used to show joy, excitement, or celebration, often shouted when something good happens.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, enthusiastic, and usually spoken or shouted in groups or celebrations. Less formal than 'congratulations.' Alternatives: 'Yay,' 'Bravo.' Often spelled 'hooray' or 'hurrah.' Rarely used in formal writing.
Spanish: ¡hurra! - ¡viva!Portuguese (BR): oba! - viva!Portuguese (PT): viva! - hurra!Chinese (Simplified): 万岁！Chinese (Traditional): 萬歲！Hindi: हुर्रे! - वाह!Arabic: هوراي! - يحيا!Bengali: হুররে - ইয়ে - বাহ্Russian: ура - кураж (радость)Japanese: やったー - フレー - バンザイVietnamese: hoan hô - hoảng hôKorean: 만세 - 와Turkish: yaşasın - hurraUrdu: ہُرّے - شاباشIndonesian: hore - horee - yippee
Example Sentences
Hooray, we won the game!
basic
The children shouted, 'Hooray!'
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Hooray for your success!
basic
We finished the project early—hooray!
natural
Birthday cake for breakfast? Hooray!
natural
You finally got your visa—hooray for you!
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