باركني
barikni
The English phrase "bless me" is translated into Arabic as باركني (barikni).
This phrase is a request for a divine blessing or favor to be bestowed upon the speaker.
How do you pronounce it?
barikni
Did you know?
- While باركني is used for personal favor, the phrase مبارك is the standard way to say 'congratulations' for weddings or births, treating the success as a divine blessing.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, a blessing is not just spoken but accompanied by the gesture of placing a hand on the head or shoulder of the person being blessed.
- The word بركة derived from this root refers to 'Barakah', a concept of divine grace that can be 'contained' in objects, people or places, acting as a spiritual catalyst for growth.
Examples in context
- يا رب باركني.Ya rabb barikni.O Lord, bless me.
- اللهم باركني في وقتي.Allahumma barikni fi waqti.O Allah, bless me in my time.
Example conversation
Ziad is praying for success in his new job.
- زياد Ziadيا رب باركني في عملي الجديد.Ya rabb barikni fi 'amali al-jadid.O Lord, bless me in my new job.
- سارة Saraآمين، أتمنى لك التوفيق يا زياد.Amin, atamanna laka al-tawfiq ya Ziad.Amen, I wish you success, Ziad.
- زياد Ziadشكراً لكِ يا سارة.Shukran laki ya Sarah.Thank you, Sarah.
- سارة Saraلا شكر على واجب.La shukra 'ala wajib.You are welcome.
