أتمنى لك يوما مباركا
atamannā laka yawman mubārakan
The English phrase "have a blessed day" is translated into Arabic as أتمنى لك يوما مباركا (atamannā laka yawman mubārakan).
This expression is a polite way to wish someone a day filled with peace and divine favor.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means "I wish to you a day blessed".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes depending on whom you are addressing. To address a female instead of a male, change laka to laki. To address a group of people, change laka to lakum.
How do you pronounce it?
atamannā laka yawman mubārakan
Did you know?
- The concept of 'Baraka' (blessing) is often treated as a tangible, invisible substance in Arabic culture that can exist within objects, time, or even people.
- While أتمنى لك يوما مباركا is a direct translation, Arabic speakers more commonly use بارك الله فيك, which means 'May God bless you', to express similar goodwill in daily interactions.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, a wish for a 'blessed day' is often met with a specific religious reply rather than a simple 'thank you', such as وفيك بارك الله, meaning 'And may God bless you too'.
Examples in context
- أتمنى لك يوما مباركا في عملك الجديد.atamannā laka yawman mubārakan fī 'amalika al-jadīd.I wish you a blessed day in your new job.
- أتمنى لك يوما مباركا مليئاً بالسعادة.atamannā laka yawman mubārakan malī'an bi-sa'āda.I wish you a blessed day full of happiness.
Example conversation
A polite farewell between two colleagues leaving the office.
- سارة Saraإلى اللقاء يا زياد، أتمنى لك يوما مباركا.ilā al-liqā' yā Ziyād, atamannā laka yawman mubārakan.Goodbye Ziad, I wish you a blessed day.
- زياد Ziadشكراً لك يا سارة، وأنتِ كذلك.shukran laki yā Sāra, wa anti kadhālik.Thank you Sarah, and you as well.
- سارة Saraمع السلامة.ma'a al-salāma.Goodbye.
- زياد Ziadفي أمان الله.fī amān Allāh.Go with God's protection.
