Hosanna

Pronunciation: /həˈzænə/

Definitions of hosanna

noun a cry of praise or adoration

Example Sentences

A1 The crowd shouted 'hosanna' as the parade passed by.

A2 The children sang 'hosanna' during the church service.

B1 The religious festival was filled with songs of 'hosanna' and praise.

B2 The choir's rendition of 'hosanna in the highest' was truly moving.

C1 The word 'hosanna' has deep significance in religious ceremonies.

C2 The congregation's 'hosanna' echoed through the cathedral, filling the space with reverence.

interjection used to express adoration, praise, or joy

Example Sentences

A1 Hosanna! Thank you for helping me.

A2 Hosanna! I finally found my lost keys.

B1 Hosanna! The team won the championship.

B2 Hosanna! The new product launch was a success.

C1 Hosanna! The peace treaty was signed.

C2 Hosanna! The scientific breakthrough will change the world.

Examples of hosanna in a Sentence

formal The congregation sang hosannas as they processed into the church.

informal We shouted hosanna when our team won the championship.

slang I heard the hosanna song on the radio today.

figurative The crowd's cheers were like hosannas for the victorious team.

Grammatical Forms of hosanna

• plural: hosannas
• comparative: more hosanna
• superlative: most hosanna
• present tense: hosanna
• future tense: will hosanna
• perfect tense: has hosannaed
• continuous tense: is hosannaing
• singular: hosanna
• positive degree: hosanna
• infinitive: to hosanna
• gerund: hosannaing
• participle: hosannaed

Origin and Evolution of hosanna

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Hebrew

Story behind the word: The word 'hosanna' originated from Hebrew as 'hoshana' meaning 'save, we pray'. It is derived from the phrase 'hoshi'a na' which translates to 'save, please'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'hosanna' has evolved from a plea for salvation to a joyful expression of praise and adoration, particularly in Christian religious contexts.