أدعو لك
ad'u laka
The English phrase 'I pray for you' is translated into Arabic as أدعو لك (ad'u laka).
This phrase is used to tell someone that you are asking God to bless or help them.
Which one should you use?
While أدعو لك is a verb phrase meaning 'I pray for you', you may also encounter the noun phrase دعواتي لك, which means 'My prayers are for you' and is often used as a warm closing or sentiment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes its ending based on the gender of the person you are praying for: use 'laka' for a male and 'laki' for a female. To say 'I pray for you' to a group of people, use the plural form أدعو لكم.
How do you pronounce it?
ad'u laka
Did you know?
- In some social contexts, if someone says أدعو لك after you have shared bad news, it is considered a much more profound form of empathy than simply saying 'I am sorry'.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, saying أدعو لك is often accompanied by a hand gesture where the speaker touches their heart or holds their palms open toward the sky.
- The word دعاء for prayer is closely related to the word for 'calling' or 'inviting', as praying is seen as calling upon God.
Examples in context
- أدعو لك بالخير والسعادةI pray for your goodness and happiness
- أرفع الدعاء لك بالنجاح والتوفيقI raise my prayers to you for success and prosperity
- أنا بصلّي لأجلك تكون بخير دايمًاI pray for you to always be well
- أنا بدعي لك بالتوفيق في حياتكI pray for success in your life
- أنا بدعي لك بالصحة والسعادةI pray for your health and happiness
- أنا دائماً أدعو لك.ana da'iman ad'u laka.I always pray for you.
- في كل صلاة، أدعو لك.fi kulli salat, ad'u laka.In every prayer, I pray for you.
- لا تقلق، أدعو لك بالخير.la taqlaq, ad'u laka bil-khayr.Do not worry, I pray for your well-being.
Example conversation
A friend is comforting another friend during a difficult time.
- ليلى Laylaأنا أعلم أن الأمور صعبة.ana a'lamu anna al-umura sa'ba.I know things are difficult.
- أحمد Ahmedشكراً لك يا ليلى.shukran laki ya Layla.Thank you, Layla.
- ليلى Laylaلا تحزن، أنا أدعو لك.la tahzan, ana ad'u laka.Do not be sad, I pray for you.
- أحمد Ahmedهذا يعني لي الكثير.hadha ya'ni li al-kathir.This means a lot to me.
