аминь
amin'
The English word "amen" is translated into Russian as аминь (amin').
аминь is primarily a religious term used to conclude prayers or liturgical readings. However, similar to its use in English, it can also be used colloquially to express strong, emphatic agreement with a statement.
Meaning: expression of strong agreement (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
amin'
When do people say it?
In Russian Orthodox contexts, аминь is used identically to the English counterpart to seal a prayer or a liturgical reading.
Did you know?
- The Russian аминь is a linguistic traveler that shares the exact same Hebrew roots as the Arabic word آمين, making it a distant phonetic cousin to many words used in Islamic prayer.
- In some colloquial Russian contexts, saying аминь can signal that a situation has reached a point of no return or total failure, similar to saying 'it is finished'.
- In the Russian Orthodox tradition, the word аминь is often not just a verbal seal but is accompanied by a specific rhythmic bowing or a sign of the cross to complete the spiritual action.
Examples in context
- Во имя Отца и Сына и Святаго Духа. Аминь.In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.This sentence shows the use of аминь at the end of a religious formula.Tatoeba #4600235 by Wezel, translation #4600236 by ddnktr
- Почему мы заканчиваем молитвы словом "аминь"?Why do we conclude prayers with the word "amen"?This sentence explores the purpose of concluding prayers with the word аминь.Tatoeba #5504802 by odexed, translation #10504807 by AlanF_US
- Аминь.Amen.This sentence provides a simple instance of the word аминь being used alone.Tatoeba #12184729 by al42and, translation #10056884 by espamatics
- Да будет так, как обещал Господь.Let it be as the Lord promised.
- Аминь!Amen!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Dmitry and Anastasia are discussing their shared values.
- Дмитрий DmitryЧестность это самое главное в жизни.Chestnost' eto samoye glavnoye v zhizni.Honesty is the most important thing in life.
- Анастасия AnastasiaАминь, я с тобой полностью согласна.Amin', ya s toboy polnost'yu soglasna.Amen, I completely agree with you.
- Дмитрий DmitryРад, что мы смотрим на вещи одинаково.Rad, chto my smotrim na veshchi odinakovo.I'm glad we see things the same way.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЭто действительно очень важно для нас обоих.Eto deystvitel'no ochen' vazhno dlya nas oboikh.That is indeed very important for both of us.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries аминь, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
