الله يعينني
Allāh yu'īnunī
The English phrase 'God help me' can be expressed in Arabic as الله يعينني (Allāh yu'īnunī).
الله يعينني is an expression used to ask for divine strength or support when facing a difficult situation. It is commonly used when expressing feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities or a heavy workload.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase الله يعينني is composed of Allāh (God), yu'īnu (helps/assists) and the suffix -nī (me).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Levantine Arabic, you may encounter the forms يا ربّ ساعدني or الله يعيني to convey 'God help me'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase الله يعينني, the verb yu'īnu is in the present tense, which in this context functions as a prayer or a continuous request for assistance.
How do you pronounce it?
Allāh yu'īnunī
Did you know?
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, phrases like الله يعينني are not just prayers but function as social signals to others that the speaker is feeling overwhelmed and may need human assistance.
- The word الله is etymologically related to the Hebrew word אֱלוֹהַּ (Eloah) and the Syriac ܐܰܠܳܗܳܐ (alāhā), sharing a common Proto-Semitic root with many other Middle Eastern languages.
- In some dialects, saying الله يعين without the 'me' suffix transforms the phrase from a personal plea into an expression of sympathy for someone else's struggle.
Examples in context
- الله يعينني على هذا العمل الشاق.Allahu yu'īn-nī 'alā hadhā al-'amal al-shāqq.God help me with this hard work.
- الله يعينني في هذه الأيام الصعبة.Allahu yu'īn-nī fī hadhihi al-ayyām al-sa'ba.God help me in these difficult days.
- الله يعينني على مواجهة هذه المشكلة.Allahu yu'īn-nī 'alā muwājahat hadhihi al-mushkila.God help me face this problem.
Example conversation
Omar is feeling overwhelmed by his new responsibilities at school.
- عمر Omarالله يعينني على هذه الدراسة.Allahu yu'īn-nī 'alā hadhihi al-dirāsa.God help me with this studying.
- نور Nourلا تقلق يا عمر، أنت تستطيع.Lā taqlaq yā 'Umar, anta tastatī'.Don't worry Omar, you can do it.
- عمر Omarلكن المواد صعبة جداً.Lakin al-mawād sa'ba jiddan.But the subjects are very difficult.
- نور Nourستنجح بالتأكيد يا عمر.Satanjah bi-ta'kīd yā 'Umar.You will certainly succeed, Omar.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries الله, CC BY-SA 4.0.
