ܐܠܗܐ ܢܒܪܟܟ
Alaha nabrkakh
The English phrase "God bless you" is translated into Aramaic as ܐܠܗܐ ܢܒܪܟܟ (Alaha nabrkakh).
This phrase is used as an interjection when someone has sneezed.
Meaning: said to somebody who has sneezed (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Alaha (God) and the verb form nabrkakh (may He bless you).
Which one should you use?
The form ܐܠܗܐ ܢܒܪܟܟ is used when addressing a single male listener.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the singular form ܐܠܗܐ ܢܒܪܟܟ, the suffix -kh in nabrkakh indicates that the blessing is directed toward a single male listener. To address a group, the suffix changes to -khon as seen in nabrkakhon.
How do you pronounce it?
Alaha nabrkakh
Did you know?
- Aramaic is the language that many scholars believe was spoken by Jesus and his disciples during their daily lives.
- The word Alaha is a cognate of the Hebrew word Elohim and the Arabic word Allah, reflecting their shared Semitic roots.
Examples in context
- ܐܠܗܐ ܢܒܪܟܟ.alaha nivrakhakh.God bless you.
- ܐܠܗܐ ܢܒܪܟܟ ܐܚܝ.alaha nivrakhakh akhi.God bless you, my brother.
- ܐܠܗܐ ܢܒܪܟܟ ܐܚܬܝ.alaha nivrakhakh akhti.God bless you, my sister.
