آمين
amin
The Arabic word for "amen" is آمين (amin).
آمين is an expression of strong agreement used at the end of a prayer or a supplication (du'a) to signify "may it be so" or "so be it".
Meaning: expression of strong agreement (intj)
Which one should you use?
The verb أَمَّنَ means "say amen".
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
amin
When do people say it?
While used by Muslims, Christians and Jews in the Arabic-speaking world, it is most commonly heard at the conclusion of a formal prayer or a heartfelt request to God.
Did you know?
- In certain cultural contexts, responding with آمين to a compliment is a way of redirecting the praise toward God.
- In some Arabic dialects, آمين is used colloquially to express agreement with a hope or a wish even in non-religious conversations.
- Because it is a borrowed Semitic term, it has remained virtually unchanged for thousands of years, unlike much of the evolving Arabic vocabulary.
Examples in context
- آمين، يا رب.Amin, ya rabb.Amen, oh Lord.
- آمين، أتمنى ذلك حقاً.Amin, atamanna dhalika haqqan.Amen, I really hope so.
- قل آمين.Qul amin.Say amen.
Example conversation
Maryam and Youssef are praying for a friend's recovery.
- مريم Maryamأتمنى أن يشفى صديقنا بسرعة.Atamanna an yushfa sadiquna bisur'a.I hope our friend recovers quickly.
- يوسف Youssefآمين، سيكون بخير إن شاء الله.Amin, sayakunu bikhayr in sha' Allah.Amen, he will be fine, God willing.
- مريم Maryamنأمل أن نسمع أخباراً جيدة غداً.Na'mal an nasma' akhbaran jayyida ghadan.We hope to hear good news tomorrow.
- يوسف Youssefآمين، هذا ما نرجوه.Amin, hadha ma narjuh.Amen, that is what we hope for.
