भगवान आपका भला करे
bhagwan aapka bhala kare
भगवान आपका भला करे (bhagwan aapka bhala kare) is the Hindi way to say "god bless you".
This phrase is used as an interjection to be said to someone who has just sneezed.
Meaning: said to somebody who has sneezed (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "May God do your good".
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to someone younger or a close friend, you can replace aapka with tumhara to form भगवान तुम्हारा भला करे. In very intimate or casual settings, you can replace aapka with tera to form भगवान तेरा भला करे.
How do you pronounce it?
bhagwan aapka bhala kare
Did you know?
- In some traditional settings, the phrase भगवान आपका भला करे may be used as a polite way to end a conversation after receiving a favor, not just after a sneeze.
- While भगवान आपका भला करे is a literal translation, many Hindi speakers simply say bless you in English, as the English phrase has become common in urban India.
- While 'god bless you' is a standard reflex in English, using bhagwan aapka bhala kare in a casual setting can sometimes feel overly dramatic or heavy, as if you are offering a deep prayer.
Example conversation
Aditya and Priya are sitting in a living room.
- प्रिया Priya*sneezes**sneezes**sneezes*
- आदित्य Adityaभगवान आपका भला करे, प्रिया।Bhagavan aapka bhala kare, Priya.God bless you, Priya.
- प्रिया Priyaशुक्रिया, आदित्य।Shukriya, Aditya.Thank you, Aditya.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या आपको जुकाम है?Kya aapko zukam hai?Do you have a cold?
