segne mich
The English phrase "bless me" is translated into German as segne mich.
Did you know?
- While segne mich is the direct translation, Germans rarely use it in conversation. Instead, they use Gesundheit to 'bless' someone who sneezes, which literally means 'health'.
- The word Segen, the noun form of the verb in segne mich, is used idiomatically in the phrase seinen Segen geben to mean giving official approval for a project or relationship.
- If you are asking for a blessing from a person of authority, you might use the formal segnen Sie mich instead of the informal 'segne mich'.
Examples in context
- Entschuldigen Sie, könnten Sie mich vielleicht segnen?Excuse me, could you perhaps bless me?
- Hey, kannst du mich bitte segnen?Hey, can you please bless me?
- Bitte segne mich.Please bless me.
- Gott, segne mich auf meinem Weg.God, bless me on my way.
- Segne mich mit deiner Kraft.Bless me with your strength.
Example conversation
Julia is praying with Lukas in a church.
- JuliaLukas, betest du mit mir?Lukas, are you praying with me?
- LukasJa, Julia. Was sagst du?Yes, Julia. What are you saying?
- JuliaIch sage: Gott, segne mich.I am saying: God, bless me.
- LukasDas ist ein schönes Gebet.That is a beautiful prayer.
