비스밀라
biseumilla
비스밀라 (biseumilla) is the Korean way to say the Arabic phrase 'bismillah' in English.
비스밀라 is used by Muslims to express 'in the name of God' before beginning an action.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is biseumilla.
When do people say it?
This phrase is an Arabic expression used by Muslims before starting a task or action to invoke the name of God.
Did you know?
- In a Korean context, saying 비스밀라 before a meal is a distinct cultural marker that contrasts with the traditional Korean phrase 잘 먹겠습니다, which thanks the provider rather than invoking a deity.
- Korean Muslims often use the phrase 비스밀라 alongside traditional Korean etiquette, such as bowing, blending Islamic practice with local social norms.
- Because Korean is an agglutinative language, a speaker might technically add Korean particles to the end of 비스밀라 to indicate its role in a sentence, effectively 'Koreanizing' the grammar of a sacred Arabic phrase.
Examples in context
- 그는 비스밀라를 외치며 차를 마시기 시작했다.geuneun biseumilla-reul oechimyeo cha-reul masigi sijak-haetda.He said bismillah and began drinking tea.
- 비스밀라라고 말하고 공부를 시작하세요.biseumilla-rago mal-hago gongbu-reul sijak-haseyo.Say bismillah and start studying.
Example conversation
Minji and Jihun are about to eat lunch together.
- 민지 Min-ji지훈 씨, 이제 같이 밥 먹어요.Jihun ssi, ije gachi bap meogeoyo.Jihun, let's eat now.
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 비스밀라. 맛있게 먹겠습니다.Ne, biseumilla. Masitge meokgetseumnida.Yes, bismillah. I will enjoy the meal.
- 민지 Min-ji정말 맛있어 보여요.Jeongmal masisseo boyeoyo.It looks really delicious.
- 지훈 Ji-hun민지 씨도 많이 드세요.Minji ssi-do mani deuseyo.You eat a lot too, Minji.
