ܒܪܝܟ
brik
The Aramaic word for congratulations is ܒܪܝܟ (brik).
ܒܪܝܟ is used to express approbation.
Meaning: expressing approbation (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is brik.
Did you know?
- Depending on how the grammar is shifted, the same linguistic root used for 'blessed' in ܒܪܝܟ can also be used to describe someone who is 'cursed'.
- The root of ܒܪܝܟ is shared with the word for 'knee'. This suggests that the original act of being blessed or congratulated involved the physical gesture of kneeling in reverence.
- In many Aramaic-speaking communities, saying ܒܪܝܟ is not just a social pleasantry but is often treated as a literal prayer for the recipient's well-being.
Example conversation
Sami tells Sergi that she passed her exam.
- סמי Samiܒܪܝܟ, סרגי!Brikh, Sergi!Congratulations, Sergi!
- סרגי Sargiܬܘܕܝ, סמי.Tuday, Sami.Thank you, Sami.
- סמי Samiܐܢܬܝ עܒדתܝ ܫܦܝܪܐ.Ati avadti shapira.You did well.
- סרגי Sargiܐܢܐ ܫܡחܐ ܛܒܐ.Ana shamkha taba.I am very happy.
