تسلم إيديك
Tislam ideek
The English phrase "God bless your hands" is translated into Arabic as تسلم إيديك (Tislam ideek).
This phrase is a way to thank someone for something they have made or prepared with their hands. It is most commonly used to express gratitude after someone has cooked a meal or crafted an object for you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase تسلم إيديك literally means "May your hands be safe" or "May your hands be preserved".
Is it said differently in some regions?
The specific phrasing تسلم إيديك is highly characteristic of Levantine Arabic, spoken in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes depending on who you are addressing: تسلم إيديك is the masculine singular version used for one man, تسلمي إيديكي is the feminine singular version used for one woman and تسلموا إيديكم is the plural version used for a group of people.
How do you pronounce it?
Tislam ideek
Did you know?
- Although it is used as a blessing, saying تسلم إيديك can occasionally be used sarcastically if someone has made a mess or ruined a dish, acting as a critique of their 'handiwork'.
- While the English translation often includes 'God', the actual Arabic phrase تسلم إيديك does not contain a word for 'God'. It focuses entirely on the concept of safety and preservation for the hands themselves.
- The word for 'hands' in this phrase, إيديك, is a regional Levantine pronunciation. In Modern Standard Arabic, the word is 'yad', meaning the spoken version identifies you immediately as a speaker of a specific dialect.
Examples in context
- تسلم إيديك، الأكل لذيذ جداً.teslam ideek, al-akl lazeez jiddan.God bless your hands, the food is very delicious.
- تسلم إيديك على هذه الهدية الجميلة.teslam ideek 'ala hadhihi al-hadiyya al-jameela.God bless your hands for this beautiful gift.
- القهوة رائعة، تسلم إيديك.al-qahwa ra'i'a, teslam ideek.The coffee is wonderful, God bless your hands.
Example conversation
Omar is eating a meal Noor prepared for him.
- نور Nourتفضل يا عمر، جرب الطعام.Tafaddal ya Omar, jarrib al-ta'am.Please Omar, try the food.
- عمر Omarتسلم إيديك يا نور، الطعم مذهل!Teslam ideik ya Nour, al-ta'm mudhhil!God bless your hands Nour, the taste is amazing!
- نور Nourصحة وعافية على قلبك.Sahha wa 'afiya 'ala qalbak.To your health and wellness.
- عمر Omarشكراً جزيلاً لكِ.Shukran jazeelan laki.Thank you very much.
