alabukunfun
The Yoruba word for 'blessed' is alabukunfun.
The adjective alabukunfun is used to describe someone or something that possesses divine aid, protection or other forms of blessing.
Meaning: having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing (adj)
Did you know?
- The idea of being 'blessed' is often linked to the concept of 'ori', which represents one's spiritual head or destiny. To be 'blessed' is to have a 'good ori'.
- Because Yoruba is a tonal language, the pitch used to say a word related to 'blessed' can completely change the meaning. A slight error in tone could turn a word of blessing into a word of misfortune.
- The concept of being 'blessed' can be a communal state. If a single individual in a household is described as receiving divine favor, it is often understood that the entire family is 'blessed' as well.
Example conversation
Femi and Folake are talking about their lives.
- FemiFolake, mo jẹ alabukunfun nínú ayé mi.Folake, I am blessed in my life.
- FolakeÓtítọ́ ni, Femi.That is true, Femi.
- FemiṢé o rí i pé mo jẹ alabukunfun?Do you see that I am blessed?
- FolakeBẹ́ẹ̀ ni, mo rí i.Yes, I see it.
