الله يسامحك
allah yusamihuk
In Arabic, 'may God forgive you' is expressed as الله يسامحك (allah yusamihuk).
This phrase is used to express a wish for divine mercy toward someone who has done something wrong. While it can be a sincere prayer for mercy, it is often used idiomatically to express exasperation or to say 'God help you' when someone does something frustrating or nonsensical.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase الله يسامحك is composed of Allah (God), yusamih (forgives/pardons) and the suffix -ak (you, masculine singular).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase can be adjusted to change who you are addressing. To direct the phrase toward a female, the final vowel changes from -ak to -ki (resulting in الله يسامحكِ). To direct the phrase toward a group of people, the suffix changes to -kum (resulting in الله يسامحكم).
How do you pronounce it?
allah yusamihuk
Did you know?
- The term Allah is used by Arabic speakers of various faiths, including Christians and Muslims, to refer to God.
- Because the phrase is often used to express frustration, it can act as a verbal 'eye roll' during a conversation.
- In some contexts, saying الله يسامحك with a specific tone can function as a 'polite' way to end an argument without actually forgiving the person.
Examples in context
- واحدة من الأمور التي لم أقصد القيام بها. الله يغفرلك.One of the things I didn't intend to do. May God forgive you.
- الله يسامحك على ما فعلت.Allāhu yusāmiḥuka 'alā mā fa'alt.May God forgive you for what you did.
- لقد خذلتني، الله يسامحك.Laqad khadhal-tanī, Allāhu yusāmiḥuk.You let me down, may God forgive you.
Example conversation
Ziad and Layla are discussing a mistake Layla made.
- زياد Ziadلماذا فعلتِ هذا يا ليلى؟Limadha fa'alti hadha ya Layla?Why did you do this, Layla?
- ليلى Laylaأنا آسفة حقاً يا زياد.Ana asifa haqqan ya Ziyad.I am truly sorry, Ziad.
- زياد Ziadحسناً، الله يسامحك.Hasanan, Allah yusamihak.Alright, may God forgive you.
- ليلى Laylaشكراً لك على لطفك.Shukran laka 'ala lutfik.Thank you for your kindness.
