Eid Mubarak
Eid Mubarak is a phrase used in German to say "Eid Mubarak".
Meaning: eid mubarak (phrase)
Did you know?
- Despite the spelling, the German word Eid has absolutely no connection to the Arabic word for 'festival' used in Eid Mubarak. In German, Eid refers to a solemn 'oath' or 'vow'.
- In Germany, many people use the Arabic phrase 'Eid Mubarak' exactly as it is, rather than translating it into a German equivalent like 'Gesegnetes Fest'.
- In German-speaking media, you might see the phrase written with the German capitalization rules, which means the 'm' in 'mubarak' is often capitalized as Eid Mubarak.
Examples in context
- Ich wünsche dir Eid Mubarak.I wish you Eid Mubarak.
- Wir sagen alle Eid Mubarak.We all say Eid Mubarak.
Example conversation
Maximilian greets Julia during a festive gathering.
- MaximilianEid Mubarak, Julia!Eid Mubarak, Julia!
- JuliaDanke, Maximilian! Eid Mubarak auch dir.Thanks, Maximilian! Eid Mubarak to you too.
- MaximilianHast du heute viel gefeiert?Did you celebrate a lot today?
- JuliaJa, es war sehr schön.Yes, it was very nice.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Eid, CC BY-SA 4.0.
