ܒܪܝܟ ܪܡܫܐ
brik ramsha
The English phrase "goodnight" is translated into Aramaic as ܒܪܝܟ ܪܡܫܐ (brik ramsha).
ܒܪܝܟ ܪܡܫܐ is a greeting used when meeting someone in the evening.
How do you pronounce it?
brik ramsha
Did you know?
- The Aramaic word for evening ܪܡܫܐ shares an ancient root with words meaning 'to fade' or 'to grow dim', reflecting the disappearing light of the sun.
- The word ܒܪܝܟ in this phrase is rooted in the concept of 'blessing'. Rather than wishing for a 'good' night, you are effectively wishing a 'blessed' evening to the other person.
- In the liturgical context of the Syriac Aramaic tradition, variations of the word ܒܪܝܟ are used in prayers to bless God, making the greeting feel like a miniature prayer.
Example conversation
Mariam and Sami meet on the street at sunset.
- מריאם Mariamܒܪܝܟ ܪܡܫܐ, סמי!Brikh ramsha, Sami!Goodnight, Sami!
- סמי Samiܒܪܝܟ ܪܡܫܐ, מריאם.Brikh ramsha, Mariam.Goodnight, Mariam.
- מריאם Mariamܐܝܟܢܐ ܐܝܠܝܬ?Aykana ilit?How are you?
- סמי Samiܐܢܐ ܫܠܡܐ, ܬܘܕܝ.Ana shlama, tudy.I am well, thanks.
