مبروك
mabrūkeveryday, Lebanon
Congratulations is مبروك (mabrūk) in Lebanese Arabic. For a warmer wish say ألف مبروك (alf mabrūk), "a thousand congratulations".
Meaning: congratulations (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Lebanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| مبروك | mabrūk | everyday, Lebanon |
| ألف مبروك | alf mabrūk | warm, stronger |
You can add the occasion: مبروك النجاح (mabrūk en-najāḥ) for passing an exam. The usual reply is الله يبارك فيك (allāh ybārek fīk), and فيكي (fīki) to a woman.
When do people say it?
The same word is used for weddings, new jobs, new homes and babies.
Did you know?
- After مبروك (mabrūk) people often add عقبالك (ʿoʼbālak), meaning "may your turn come next".
Examples in context
- مبروك النجاحmabrūk en-najāḥCongratulations on your success.
- ألف مبروك عالبيت الجديدalf mabrūk ʿal-bayt el-jdīdA thousand congratulations on the new house.
Example conversation
Lara tells her friend Mazen that she got a new job.
- Laraخدت وظيفة جديدةkhadet waẓīfe jdīdeI got a new job.
- Mazenألف مبروك!alf mabrūk!A thousand congratulations!
- Laraالله يبارك فيكallāh ybārek fīkGod bless you.
