بارك الله فيك
barak Allah feek
The English phrase "God bless" is translated into Arabic as بارك الله فيك (barak Allah feek).
The phrase is used to express gratitude or to wish someone well by asking for divine favor. It is a common, polite way to say "thank you" when someone has done something helpful for you.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression is composed of the verb بارك (to bless), الله (God) and the prepositional phrase فيك (in you).
Which one should you use?
While بارك الله فيك is a wish for a blessing, it is distinct from jazak Allahu khayran, which specifically means "May God reward you with goodness".
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending of the phrase changes depending on whom you are addressing: use بارك الله فيكِ for a female and بارك الله فيكم to address a group of people.
How do you pronounce it?
barak Allah feek
Did you know?
- In some social settings, using the plural form بارك الله فيكم to address a single person can be a sign of extreme respect or high status rather than a mistake.
- The verb بارك (to bless) shares a common linguistic root with the Ge'ez word ባረከ and the Biblical Hebrew בֵּרֵךְ.
- Depending on the region, a common response to بارك الله فيك is وفيك بارك الله, which essentially mirrors the blessing back to the speaker.
Examples in context
- بارك الله فيك يا زيري.God bless you, Ziri.This sentence is useful for seeing how to address someone directly using بارك الله فيك.Tatoeba #11985754 by dididodo, translation #10213798 by Amastan
- صباح النور! الله يبارك فيك ويبارك في عائلتك.Morning of light! May God bless you and bless your family.
- بارك الله فيك يا صديقي.barak Allahu feeka ya sadeeqi.God bless you, my friend.
Example conversation
Ziad helps Nour carry heavy bags.
- زياد Ziadهل يمكنني مساعدتك يا نور؟hal yumkinuni musa'adatuki ya Nour?Can I help you, Nour?
- نور Nourنعم، شكراً جزيلاً لك.na'am, shukran jazeelan lak.Yes, thank you very much.
- زياد Ziadلا تقلقي، أنا هنا.la taqlaqi, ana huna.Don't worry, I am here.
- نور Nourبارك الله فيك يا زياد.barak Allahu feeka ya Ziad.God bless you, Ziad.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries الله, بارك, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
