благослови вас Господь
blahoslovy vas Hospod
To say "God bless" in Ukrainian, use благослови вас Господь (blahoslovy vas Hospod).
This phrase is used to express a wish for divine favor or protection upon someone.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing a single person informally, replace the plural/polite pronoun вас with the singular/informal тебе.
How do you pronounce it?
blahoslovy vas Hospod
Did you know?
- In very traditional rural settings, a child would ask for a father's blessing благословення before embarking on a long journey or marriage.
- The word благослови is a command form. Rather than saying 'I hope God blesses you', the speaker is technically asking the Lord to perform the action of blessing.
- In certain traditional religious communities, saying благослови (bless) requires a specific physical gesture, such as a slight bow or the sign of the cross, to be considered a sincere blessing.
Example conversation
Serhii is thanking Nataliia for her kindness.
- Сергій SerhiiВи дуже допомогли мені, Наталіє.vy duzhe dopomohly meni, Nataliye.You helped me a lot, Nataliia.
- Наталія NataliiaМені було приємно це зробити.meni bulo pryyemno tse zrobyty.It was a pleasure to do it.
- Сергій SerhiiЩиро дякую, благослови вас Господь.shchyro dyakuyu, blahoslovy vas Hospod.Thank you sincerely, God bless you.
- Наталія NataliiaІ вас також, Сергію.i vas takozh, Serhiyu.And you as well, Serhii.
