ο Θεός να σε ευλογεί
o Theos na se evlogei
The English phrase "God bless" is expressed in Greek as ο Θεός να σε ευλογεί (o Theos na se evlogei).
This phrase is commonly used as a parting blessing or to express gratitude and goodwill toward someone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "may God bless you", where the particle να (na) is used to express a wish or desire.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ο Θεός να σε ευλογεί uses the singular pronoun σε (se).
How do you pronounce it?
o Theos na se evlogei
Did you know?
- The word ευλογεί 'blesses' comes from the roots for 'good' and 'word', implying that a blessing is literally the act of speaking a good word over someone.
- In many Greek households, saying ο Θεός να σε ευλογεί to a child is often accompanied by a small physical gesture, such as a light touch on the head or shoulder.
- If someone says this to you after you have done them a great favor, it can function as a profound way of saying 'thank you' that carries more weight than a standard 'ευχαριστώ'.
Examples in context
- Ο Θεός να σας ευλογεί και να σας προστατεύειMay God bless you and protect you.
Example conversation
Dimitris is saying goodbye to Eleni after a visit.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΉταν χαρά που σε είδα, Ελένη.Ítan chará pou se éda, Eléni.It was a pleasure to see you, Eleni.
- Ελένη EleniΚι εμένα επίσης, Δημήτρη. Γεια σου!Ki eména epísis, Dimítri. Geia sou!Me too, Dimitris. Goodbye!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΓεια σου, ο Θεός να σε ευλογεί.Geia sou, o Theós na se evlogéi.Goodbye, God bless you.
- Ελένη EleniΕυχαριστώ πολύ!Efcharistó polý!Thank you very much!
