مبارک
mubārik/mʊ.bɑː.ɾɪk/
The Urdu word for "blessed" is مبارک (mubārik).
مبارک is an adjective meaning having divine aid, protection or being auspicious. While it describes something blessed, it is also a core part of the standard expression for offering congratulations when someone experiences a happy event or achievement.
Meaning: having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word مبارک is derived from an Arabic root meaning to bless or to make auspicious.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you wish to express "congratulations" or say "may it be blessed," the word مبارک is often followed by the verb ہو (ho) to form the phrase مبارک ہو.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /mʊ.bɑː.ɾɪk/. It has three syllables: mu-bā-rik.
When do people say it?
To congratulate someone on a happy event, use the phrase مبارک ہو (mubārik ho).
Did you know?
- The word مبارک is rooted in the Arabic triliteral root B-R-K, which is the same root used for the word for 'camel' in some contexts because camels were seen as a 'blessed' or fruitful livestock.
- While مبارک means 'blessed', it is used to congratulate someone on a new purchase, like a car or a house, which is a custom not found in English 'blessings'.
- Because of its Arabic roots, the word مبارک carries a heavy spiritual weight in Urdu that 'congratulations' lacks in English, often implying a wish for God's grace.
Examples in context
- حال میں روح کو مسرور رہنے دو، دور دراز باتوں سے اپنے آپ کو پریشان کرنے سے گریز کرنے دو، اور تلخیاں تبسّم سے سہنے دو۔ کوئ چیز ہمیشہ کے لیے مبارک نہیں رہے سکتی ہے۔Joyful let the soul be in the present, let it disdain to trouble about what is beyond and temper bitterness with a laugh. Nothing is blessed forever.This example shows how to use مبارک to describe something that is not permanent.Tatoeba #10781902 by Roomba_Unit, translation #1561865 by shanghainese
- یہ ایک مبارک عمل ہے۔yeh ek mubarak amal hai.This is a blessed act.
Example conversation
Zainab and Ali are celebrating a religious holiday.
- زینب Zainabعلی، آپ کو یہ مبارک دن بہت مبارک ہو۔Ali, aap ko yeh mubarak din bohat mubarak ho.Ali, congratulations to you on this blessed day.
- علی Aliشکریہ زینب، آپ کو بھی بہت مبارک ہو۔Shukriya Zainab, aap ko bhi bohat mubarak ho.Thank you Zainab, congratulations to you too.
- زینب Zainabکیا آپ نے نماز پڑھی؟Kya aap ne namaz parhi?Did you offer your prayers?
- علی Aliجی ہاں، میں نے ابھی نماز پڑھی ہے۔Ji haan, main ne abhi namaz parhi hai.Yes, I have just prayed.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry مبارک, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries مبارک, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
