الله يبارك فيه
Allah yubarik fih
The Arabic phrase for "God bless him" is الله يبارك فيه (Allah yubarik fih).
This phrase is used to express a wish for divine favor or protection to be granted to a male person. It is commonly used when speaking about a child, a person's success or someone's well-being to invoke protection or appreciation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'May God grant blessing in him'.
How do you pronounce it?
Allah yubarik fih
Did you know?
- In many Arabic dialects, the phrase functions as a way to ward off the 'evil eye' when praising a child or a success.
- The phrase الله يبارك فيه can be used ironically in some social contexts to remark on someone's excessive or even annoying good fortune.
- In Arabic, the concept of 'blessing' in يبارك often implies a physical increase or abundance, such as wealth or virtue, rather than just a spiritual favor.
Examples in context
- هو رجل طيب، الله يبارك فيه.Huwa rajul tayyib, Allah yubarik fihi.He is a good man, God bless him.
- ابنك ذكي جداً، الله يبارك فيه.Ibnuka dhaki jiddan, Allah yubarik fihi.Your son is very smart, God bless him.
- لقد ساعدني كثيراً، الله يبارك فيه.Laqad sa'adani kathiran, Allah yubarik fihi.He helped me a lot, God bless him.
Example conversation
Layla and Ahmed are talking about Ahmed's brother.
- ليلى Laylaأخي بدأ عمله الجديد اليوم.akhi bada' 'amalahu al-jadid al-yawm.My brother started his new job today.
- أحمد Ahmedهذا خبر رائع، الله يبارك فيه.hadha khabar ra'i', Allah yubarik fih.That is great news, God bless him.
- ليلى Laylaشكراً لكِ يا ليلى.shukran laki ya Layla.Thank you, Layla.
- أحمد Ahmedلا شكر على واجب يا أحمد.la shukra 'ala wajib ya Ahmed.You're welcome, Ahmed.
