يسلموا إيديك
yislamu idayk
The phrase "bless your hands" in Arabic is يسلموا إيديك (yislamu idayk).
This phrase is used to thank someone for something they have made or done with their hands, such as when someone has prepared food, cooked a meal or crafted something by hand.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase يسلموا إيديك literally means "may your hands be saved" or "may your hands be safe".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form يسلموا إيديك (yislamu idayk) is the masculine singular address used when speaking to a man. To speak to a woman, use the feminine singular form يسلموا إيديكي (yislamu idayki).
How do you pronounce it?
yislamu idayk
Did you know?
- Arabic has a rich tradition of 'formulaic' gratitude where specific blessings are matched to specific body parts, making يسلموا إيديك part of a larger system of somatic etiquette.
- While the phrase translates to 'may your hands be safe', it is actually a form of a prayer (du'a) requesting God to protect the recipient from injury or harm.
- In some Levantine dialects, the phrase is shortened to just يسلموا (yislamu) when the context of the 'hands' is obvious, such as when accepting a gift.
Examples in context
- يسلموا إيديك على هالأكل الطيب.yislamu ideek 'ala hal-akl al-tayyib.Bless your hands for this delicious food.
- يسلموا إيديك، الشغل كتير مرتب.yislamu ideek, al-shughul kteer murattab.Bless your hands, the work is very neat.
- يسلموا إيديك على المساعدة اليوم.yislamu ideek 'ala al-musa'ada al-yawm.Bless your hands for the help today.
Example conversation
A woman is tasting a meal prepared by a man.
- مريم Maryamهالطبخة كتير زاكية، يسلموا إيديك.hal-tabkha kteer zakya, yislamu ideek.This dish is very delicious, bless your hands.
- أحمد Ahmedالله يسلمك، صحتين وعافية.Allah yisallimik, sahtein wa 'afya.God bless you, health and wellness to you.
- مريم Maryamشكراً، عن جد تعبت حالك.shukran, 'an jad ta'abt halak.Thank you, you really went to a lot of effort.
- أحمد Ahmedولا يهمك، المهم تكون عاجبتك.wala yihimmik, al-muhim tkoun 'ajbitik.Don't worry about it, the important thing is that you like it.
