ਰੱਬ ਭਲਾ ਕਰੇ
rabb bhala kare
The English phrase "God bless" is expressed in Punjabi as ਰੱਬ ਭਲਾ ਕਰੇ (rabb bhala kare).
This phrase is used to wish someone well or to express a hope for divine favor and protection. It is frequently used to express sympathy or to wish for someone's situation to improve, particularly when they are facing hardship.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ਰੱਬ ਭਲਾ ਕਰੇ breaks down into ਰੱਬ (rabb) meaning God, ਭਲਾ (bhala) meaning good or well-being and ਕਰੇ (kare) meaning may [he] do.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb ਕਰੇ (kare) is in the subjunctive mood, which allows the phrase to express a wish or a prayer rather than a statement of fact.
How do you pronounce it?
rabb bhala kare
Did you know?
- The word ਰੱਬ is not originally Punjabi but was borrowed from the Arabic word رب, which served as a title for a master or lord in Classical Persian.
- When responding to ਰੱਬ ਭਲਾ ਕਰੇ, it is common to simply say ਆਮੀਨ (ameen) or ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਵੀ ਭਲਾ ਹੋਵੇ (your well-being too).
- In a similar vein of wishing well, Punjabis may use the phrase ਰੱਬ ਰਾਖਾ (rabb rakha) which specifically means 'God is the protector'.
Examples in context
- ਰੱਬ ਭਲਾ ਕਰੇ।Rabb bhala kare.God bless.
- ਰੱਬ ਭਲਾ ਕਰੇ, ਉਹ ਸਫਲ ਹੋਵੇ।Rabb bhala kare, oh safal hove.God bless, may he be successful.
- ਰੱਬ ਭਲਾ ਕਰੇ, ਸਭ ਠੀਕ ਹੋ ਜਾਵੇ।Rabb bhala kare, sab theek ho jave.God bless, may everything become alright.
Example conversation
Manpreet is thanking Harman for his help with a difficult task.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਮਦਦ ਲਈ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਹਰਮਨ।Madad layi tuhada bahut dhanvaad, Harman.Thank you very much for the help, Harman.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਕੋਈ ਗੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ, ਇਹ ਤਾਂ ਮੇਰਾ ਫਰਜ਼ ਸੀ।Koi gall nahi, eh taan mera farz si.It's okay, it was my duty.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਦਿਲ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਫ਼ ਹੈ, ਰੱਬ ਭਲਾ ਕਰੇ।Tuhada dil bahut saaf hai, Rabb bhala kare.You have a very clean heart, God bless.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਸ਼ੁਕਰੀਆ, ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ।Tuhada bahut shukriya, Manpreet.Thank you very much, Manpreet.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਕਰੇ, ਭਲਾ, ਰੱਬ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
