भगवान आपका भला करे
bhagwan aapka bhala kare
The English phrase "may God bless you" is expressed in Hindi as भगवान आपका भला करे (bhagwan aapka bhala kare).
भगवान आपका भला करे is a phrase used to express a wish for someone's well-being or good fortune. It is commonly used by elders to bless younger people, or as a sincere way to express gratitude and well-wishes.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase bhagwan aapka bhala kare literally translates to "May God do your good".
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb kare is in the subjunctive mood, expressing a wish or a prayer. To change the level of intimacy, you can replace aapka with tumhara to make the phrase informal when speaking to someone younger or a close friend, such as in भगवान तुम्हारा भला करे. In very casual or intimate settings, you may use भगवान तेरा भला करे, though this can sound disrespectful if used with elders or strangers.
How do you pronounce it?
bhagwan aapka bhala kare
Did you know?
- In some colloquial contexts, भगवान आपका भला करे can be used sarcastically to express frustration, similar to how an English speaker might say 'God help you'.
- While English speakers say 'bless you' after a sneeze, a Hindi speaker would likely use a different phrase, as bhagwan aapka bhala kare is much more of a profound, intentional prayer or wish.
- Depending on the region and religion, speakers may substitute भगवान with अल्लाह (Allah) or वाहेगुरु (Waheguru) while keeping the rest of the phrase identical.
Examples in context
- मेरी दुआ है कि भगवान आपका भला करे।meri dua hai ki bhagwan aapka bhala kare.My prayer is that God blesses you.
- हमेशा खुश रहो, भगवान आपका भला करे।hamesha khush raho, bhagwan aapka bhala kare.Always stay happy, may God bless you.
Example conversation
A neighbor is thanking a person for their kindness.
- विकास Vikasप्रिया, आपकी मदद के लिए बहुत शुक्रिया।Priya, aapki madad ke liye bahut shukriya.Priya, thank you very much for your help.
- प्रिया Priyaकोई बात नहीं, विकास।koi baat nahi, Vikas.It's no problem, Vikas.
- विकास Vikasभगवान आपका भला करे।bhagwan aapka bhala kare.May God bless you.
- प्रिया Priyaधन्यवाद!dhanyavad!Thank you!
