Bog te blagoslovio
The Croatian phrase for "God bless you" is Bog te blagoslovio.
Bog te blagoslovio is used as a response to someone who has sneezed. Other related religious well-wishes include Neka te Bog čuva, meaning "May God protect you" and Bog nek' te čuva, which means "May God watch over you".
Meaning: said to somebody who has sneezed (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Bog te blagoslovio literally translates to "God blessed you".
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to more than one person or using the formal version of "you", change the word te to vas, resulting in Bog vas blagoslovio or Neka vas Bog blagoslovi.
Did you know?
- The word Živio is a common non-religious alternative to Bog te blagoslovio when someone sneezes, but it is also the standard word used when proposing a toast.
- The phrase Bog te blagoslovio is grammatically structured as a completed action, 'God blessed you', rather than a wish or a command like the English 'God bless you'.
- In many parts of Croatia, people respond to Bog te blagoslovio by wishing the other person's health in return instead of just saying 'thank you'.
Examples in context
- Neka vas Bog blagoslovi. Drago mi je što vas upoznajemMay God bless you. It's nice to meet you
Example conversation
Ivan and Mia are sitting in a cafe.
- Ivan*sneezes**Sneezes*
- MiaBog te blagoslovio, Ivane!God bless you, Ivan!
- IvanHvala ti, Mia.Thank you, Mia.
- MiaNema na čemu.You're welcome.
