How to Say "Mashallah" in Turkish

maşallah

/maː.ʃaɫˈɫa(ː)h/

The Turkish phrase mashallah is translated as "God has willed it".

maşallah is used to express admiration or praise. It is also used simultaneously to protect the person or object being praised from the evil eye.

Meaning: God has willed it (intj)

Which one should you use?

While maşallah expresses admiration, it is distinct from inşallah, which is used to express hope for a future event.

The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the third syllable. The sounds are like the [m] in "much", the [sh] in "shoe" and the [h] in "home".

In Turkish culture, saying maşallah is a way to acknowledge a blessing without appearing envious or bringing bad luck.

While the phrase is of Arabic origin, it is a permanent and deeply integrated fixture of the Turkish lexicon, used even by many non-Muslim Turkish citizens.
In Turkish social settings, failing to say maşallah when complimenting a beautiful baby or a new car might actually be perceived as a sign of jealousy or ill-will.
It is common to hear maşallah used as a reaction to a surprising or impressive feat, similar to how an English speaker might say 'wow' or 'incredible'.

Maşallah!
Mashallah!
This example shows the exclamation of maşallah.
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Maşallah.
Mashallah.
This example shows the use of maşallah as a statement.
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Maşallah, ne kadar güzel bir ev!
Mashallah, what a beautiful house!

Selin and Burak are visiting a friend's new baby.

Selin

Bebek çok tatlı, maşallah.
The baby is so sweet, mashallah.
Burak

Evet, maşallah çok hızlı büyüyor.
Yes, mashallah he is growing very fast.
Selin

Maşallah, gözünüz aydın.
Mashallah, congratulations on your good news.
Burak

Çok teşekkürler Selin.
Thank you very much Selin.

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