מאשאנאללה
mashallah
מאשאנאללה is the Hebrew way to say 'mashallah', which translates to 'God has willed it'.
Meaning: God has willed it (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
mashallah
Did you know?
- In Israel, saying מאשאנאללה can act as a verbal protective charm. It is often used to celebrate a person's success or beauty while simultaneously 'shielding' them from the 'evil eye' or accidental bad luck caused by praise.
- Among certain Israeli subcultures, the expression can take on a sarcastic edge. It is sometimes used to mock someone who is being overly dramatic or bragging about a very minor or insignificant achievement.
- While the phrase is originally Arabic, it is frequently used by Hebrew speakers in Israel to express admiration for something beautiful or successful without implying envy.
Example conversation
Agur is visiting Daniel's new apartment.
- עגור Adiהדירה שלך כל כך יפה, מאשאנאללה!Hadirat shelcha kol kach yafa, mashallah!Your apartment is so beautiful, mashallah!
- דניאל Danielתודה רבה, עגור.Toda raba, Agur.Thank you very much, Agur.
- עגור Adiהכל נראה כל כך מסודר.Hakol nireh kol kach mesudar.Everything looks so tidy.
- דניאל Danielאני שמח שאהבת אותה.Ani samach sheahavat ota.I am glad you liked it.
