بارك الله فيك وفي عائلتك
bārak Allāh fīka wa-fī ‘ā’ilatika
The phrase "God bless you and your family" in Arabic is بارك الله فيك وفي عائلتك (bārak Allāh fīka wa-fī ‘ā’ilatika).
This phrase is a kind wish used to ask for divine favor and protection to be granted to a person and their relatives.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form بارك الله فيك وفي عائلتك uses the masculine singular suffixes '-ka' in fīka and ‘ā’ilatika, which is used when addressing a single male. To address a group of people, the suffixes change to 'fīkum' and '‘ā’ilatikum' as seen in بارك الله فيكم وفي عائلتكم.
How do you pronounce it?
bārak Allāh fīka wa-fī ‘ā’ilatika
Did you know?
- While English speakers say 'God bless you' after a sneeze, Arabic speakers typically use the phrase يرحمك الله, which translates to 'May God have mercy on you'.
- Arabic uses the preposition في meaning 'in' when saying 'bless you', implying that the blessing resides within the person rather than being bestowed upon them.
- While the phrase is religious in origin, it is frequently used by people of different faiths across the Middle East as a culturally standard way to express deep gratitude or goodwill.
Examples in context
- بارك الله فيك وفي عائلتك على هذا الكرم.baraka Allahu fika wa fi 'a'ilatika 'ala hadha al-karam.God bless you and your family for this generosity.
- شكراً جزيلاً، بارك الله فيك وفي عائلتك.shukran jazilan, baraka Allahu fika wa fi 'a'ilatika.Thank you very much, God bless you and your family.
- بارك الله فيك وفي عائلتك دائماً.baraka Allahu fika wa fi 'a'ilatika da'iman.May God bless you and your family always.
Example conversation
Ahmed is thanking Maryam for her kind help during a difficult time.
- أحمد Ahmedشكراً لمساعدتك لي يا مريم.shukran li musa'adatiki li ya Maryam.Thank you for helping me, Maryam.
- مريم Maryamلا شكر على واجب يا أحمد.la shukra 'ala wajib ya Ahmad.It was my duty, Ahmed.
- أحمد Ahmedبارك الله فيك وفي عائلتك.baraka Allahu fika wa fi 'a'ilatika.God bless you and your family.
- مريم Maryamآمين، وإياك يا أحمد.amin, wa iyyaka ya Ahmad.Amen, and may He bless you too, Ahmed.
