آمین
aameen
The English word "amen" is translated into Urdu as آمین (aameen).
آمین is used as an interjection to express strong agreement.
Meaning: expression of strong agreement (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is aameen.
When do people say it?
After reciting a prayer, you can conclude by saying, آمین.
Did you know?
- Unlike some English contexts where 'amen' can be used sarcastically, using آمین in Urdu is almost exclusively sincere and positive.
- While the word is used widely by Muslims in Urdu, it is also used by Urdu-speaking Christians and even some Sikhs to conclude prayers.
- In many Urdu-speaking households, آمین is spoken collectively by a group in a rhythmic chorus to seal a communal prayer.
Examples in context
- آمین، اللہ آپ کی دعا قبول کرے۔Ameen, Allah aap ki dua qabool kare.Amen, may Allah accept your prayer.
- میری دعا ہے کہ آپ کامیاب ہوں، آمین۔Meri dua hai ke aap kamyab hon, ameen.My prayer is that you succeed, amen.
- آمین، یہ بہت پیاری دعا ہے۔Ameen, yeh bohat pyaari dua hai.Amen, this is a very lovely prayer.
Example conversation
A woman and a man are finishing a prayer at home.
- عائشہ Ayeshaاللہ ہمیں خوش رکھے۔ آمین۔Allah hamein khush rakhe. Ameen.May Allah keep us happy. Amen.
- عمر Omarآمین، عائشہ۔Ameen, Aisha.Amen, Aisha.
- عائشہ Ayeshaکیا آپ نے دعا ختم کر لی؟Kya aap ne dua khatam kar li?Have you finished the prayer?
- عمر Omarجی، بس آمین کہہ کر ختم کیا۔Ji, bas ameen keh kar khatam kiya.Yes, I just finished after saying amen.
