selamat berpuasa
selamat berpuasa is the Malay way to say "happy fasting".
This phrase is specifically used during the month of Ramadan to wish fellow Muslims a blessed period of fasting.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of selamat meaning safe or blessed and berpuasa meaning to fast.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word berpuasa is a verb derived from the root word puasa (fast) with the prefix ber- which indicates performing an action.
When do people say it?
When someone says selamat berpuasa to you, a common and appropriate response is terima kasih (thank you).
Did you know?
- In Malaysia and Indonesia, the custom of bersalam involves a gentle touch of the hands and bringing the other person's hand to one's forehead or cheek when exchanging greetings like selamat berpuasa.
- The word selamat in selamat berpuasa shares an ancient root with the Arabic word for 'peace', meaning that you are essentially wishing someone a 'peaceful fasting' rather than just a 'happy' one.
- The word selamat is used for almost every greeting in Malay, including 'good morning' selamat pagi and 'congratulations' selamat, because it carries the meaning of being 'safe' or 'secure'.
Examples in context
- Selamat berpuasa! Semoga ramadhanmu penuh dengan keberkatan dan kebahagiaan.Happy fasting! May your Ramadan be filled with blessings and happiness.
- Selamat berpuasa kepada semua.Happy fasting to everyone.
- Selamat berpuasa, kawan.Happy fasting, friend.
- Saya ucapkan selamat berpuasa.I wish you a happy fasting.
Example conversation
Two friends meet on the first day of Ramadan.
- FarahSelamat berpuasa, Amir!Happy fasting, Amir!
- AmirTerima kasih, Farah.Thank you, Farah.
- FarahSemoga dipermudahkan segala urusan.I hope everything goes smoothly for you.
- AmirAmin, terima kasih banyak.Amen, thank you very much.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries selamat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
