אמן
āmên/aˈmen/
The Hebrew word for 'amen' is אמן (āmên).
אמן is an expression used to convey strong agreement.
Meaning: expression of strong agreement (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /aˈmen/ (āmên).
Did you know?
- The word is identical in spelling to the Hebrew word for 'artisan' or 'craftsman' if one ignores the specific vowel markings.
- In Jewish tradition, saying אמן is not just a sign of agreement but a legal act that validates a blessing or a prayer.
- Even though the word is often used in religious settings, it is perfectly acceptable to use in secular Hebrew to show emphatic agreement in conversation.
Examples in context
- אמן ואמן, תום.Amen, Tom.This sentence shows the use of אמן in a direct address.Tatoeba #13075263 by fekundulo, translation #11966321 by CK
- אבינו שבשמים יתקדש שמך תבוא מלכותך, יעשה רצונך כבשמים כן בארץ. את לחם חוקנו תן לנו היום, וסלח לנו על חטאינו כפי שסולחים גם אנחנו לחוטאים לנו. ואל תביאנו לידי נסיון, כי אם חלצנו מן הרע. אמן.Our Father that is in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, in earth as in heaven. Give to us this day our bread over other substance, and forgive to us our debts, as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.This example demonstrates אמן at the conclusion of a traditional prayer.Tatoeba #3937593 by fekundulo, translation #3937037 by JeremyH
- אמן, שיהיה רק טוב.amen, she'yihiye rak tov.Amen, may everything be good.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their hopes for a peaceful future.
- איתי Itayאני מקווה שהכל יסתיים בקרוב.ani mekave shehakol yistayem bekarov.I hope everything ends soon.
- מאיה Mayaאמן, שיהיה כבר שלום.amen, sheyihiye kvar shalom.Amen, let there be peace already.
- איתי Itayזה הדבר הכי חשוב עכשיו.ze hadavar hachi hashuv achshav.That is the most important thing now.
- מאיה Mayaאני מסכימה איתך לגמרי.ani maskima itcha legamrei.I completely agree with you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry אמן, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.