مبروك الزواج
mabrouk az-zawaj
The Arabic phrase for "congratulations for wedding" is مبروك الزواج (mabrouk az-zawaj).
This phrase is used to express happiness and offer good wishes to a couple who have just married.
What does it mean word for word?
مبروك (mabrouk) means "blessed" or "congratulations", which is the most common way to express congratulations in many Arabic dialects. الزواج (az-zawaj) means "the marriage" or "the wedding".
Which one should you use?
While مبروك الزواج is a common way to congratulate a couple, بارك الله لكما is a more formal or religious alternative used to say "May Allah bless you both".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
مبروك الزواج is a common, informal way to congratulate a couple. For a more formal or religious tone, you can use بارك الله لكما, which serves as a traditional Islamic blessing for newlyweds.
How do you pronounce it?
mabrouk az-zawaj
Did you know?
- While مبروك is used by millions, linguistic purists argue it is technically incorrect because it means 'blessed' like a camel's knee. They prefer the word مبارك, which correctly means 'blessed' in a spiritual sense.
- In some regions, people avoid saying مبروك before the wedding is officially finalized to prevent the 'evil eye' or bad luck from affecting the couple.
- If you want to be incredibly poetic when congratulating a wedding, you might use the word ألف (alf), meaning 'a thousand', to say 'a thousand congratulations'. This is a common way to add warmth and emphasis in both formal and informal settings.
Examples in context
- تهانينا لكما بمناسبة الزواجOur congratulations to both of you on the occasion of your wedding.
- تمنياتنا لكما بحياة زوجية سعيدةOur wishes for a happy married life to both of you.
- تستاهلون الخير والفرحة يا عرسانYou deserve all the goodness and joy, oh newlyweds
- الله يبارك ليكم في الزواجMay Allah bless your wedding
- مبروك الزواج يا صديقتي.Mabrouk al-zawaj ya sadiqati.Congratulations on your wedding, my friend.
- مبروك الزواج، أتمنى لكما السعادة.Mabrouk al-zawaj, atamanna lakuma al-sa'ada.Congratulations on the wedding, I wish you both happiness.
Example conversation
Layla visits Ahmed at his house shortly after his wedding.
- ليلى Laylaمبروك الزواج يا أحمد!Mabrouk al-zawaj ya Ahmed!Congratulations on your wedding, Ahmed!
- أحمد Ahmedالله يبارك فيكِ يا ليلى.Allah yubarik fiki ya Layla.God bless you, Layla.
- ليلى Laylaأنت تبدو سعيداً جداً اليوم.Anta tabdu sa'idan jiddan al-yawm.You look very happy today.
- أحمد Ahmedشكراً لكِ، أنا فعلاً سعيد.Shukran laki, ana fi'lan sa'id.Thank you, I am truly happy.
