Jumalan siunausta
The Finnish phrase for 'God bless you' is Jumalan siunausta.
Jumalan siunausta is used as an interjection when someone has sneezed. While it is a literal translation of the English phrase, it is worth noting that the most common secular way to respond to a sneeze in Finnish is actually Terveyksiä!
Meaning: said to somebody who has sneezed (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Jumalan siunausta literally means 'God's blessing'.
Did you know?
- The word Jumalan is the genitive form of Jumala, but in ancient Finnish mythology, this word referred to a more general concept of a divine being before the adoption of Christianity.
- The term siunaus shares a root with the word for 'signing' or 'marking', reflecting the historical gesture of making the sign of the cross.
- Using Jumalan siunausta can be perceived as an intensely formal or archaic gesture, similar to using 'Heaven preserve you' in modern English.
Examples in context
- Kiitos. Jumala siunatkoon sinua.Thank you. God bless you.
Example conversation
Emma sneezes while talking to Juho.
- JuhoJumalan siunausta, Emma!God bless you, Emma!
- EmmaKiitos, Juho.Thank you, Juho.
- JuhoOletko kipeänä?Are you sick?
- EmmaEi, se oli vain pölyä.No, it was just dust.
