Tuhan memberkatimu
Tuhan memberkatimu is the Indonesian way to say God bless you.
This phrase is a literal translation of the English blessing. However, it is not a standard or common social reflex in Indonesia to say this to someone who has just sneezed.
Meaning: said to somebody who has sneezed (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Tuhan (God), memberkati (to bless) and the suffix -mu (you).
Which one should you use?
The form Tuhan memberkatimu uses the suffix -mu for 'you', while Tuhan memberkati kamu also uses an informal way to say 'you'. For a more formal or polite version, you can use Tuhan memberkati Anda.
How does it change in a sentence?
Replacing the suffix -mu with the formal pronoun Anda makes the phrase more polite and respectful, resulting in Tuhan memberkati Anda.
Did you know?
- The Indonesian word for 'bless' memberkati is derived from the root berkat, which is a loanword from the Arabic word barakah.
- Because Indonesia is highly diverse, using Tuhan memberkati Anda may be perceived as specifically Christian, as the phrase is deeply associated with church settings.
- The word Tuhan shares an ancient root with the word tuan, which means 'master' or 'lord'. This connection highlights the historical concept of a deity as a supreme authority or ruler.
Examples in context
- Tuhan memberkatimu!God bless you!This example shows the direct exclamation Tuhan memberkatimu.Tatoeba #4701299 by Bilmanda, translation #269618 by CM
- Semoga Tuhan memberkatimu.May God bless you.This example uses the phrase to express the wish 'May God bless you'.Tatoeba #397134 by arminhs, translation #269634 by CM
- Ketua, semoga Tuhan memberkati Anda dan memberi kesuksesan dalam tugas Anda.Chairperson, may God bless you and grant you success in your duties.
- Selamat ulang tahun! Tuhan memberkati kamu selalu.Happy birthday! God bless you always.
- Tuhan memberkati RyanGod bless you, Ryan
- Semoga Tuhan memberkati keputusanmuMay God bless your decision
- Semoga Tuhan memberkati kalian semuaMay God bless all of you
- Semoga Tuhan memberkati pernikahanmuMay God bless your marriage
- Semoga Tuhan memberkati studimuMay God bless your studies
Example conversation
Rian and Indah are studying together in a library.
- RianHachuu!Achoo!
- IndahTuhan memberkatimu, Rian.God bless you, Rian.
- RianTerima kasih, Indah.Thank you, Indah.
- IndahSama-sama.You're welcome.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Tuhan, tuhan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
