مبروك
mabrouk
The English phrase "mazel tov" can be translated into Arabic as مبروك (mabrouk).
مبروك is used to express congratulations or good wishes, particularly in the context of weddings.
Meaning: (Hebrew/Yiddish) congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings (intj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, the phrase الف مبروك is used to mean "A thousand congratulations".
How do you pronounce it?
mabrouk
Did you know?
- In some dialects, مبروك is used ironically when someone makes a mistake, similar to saying 'Well done' or 'Great job' in English when something goes wrong.
- The response to مبروك is often الله يبارك فيك, which translates to 'May God bless you in return', creating a reciprocal loop of blessings.
- The root of مبروك relates to the word 'baraka', which refers to a divine, invisible force of goodness or grace.
Examples in context
- مبروك لك على الزواج!Congratulations on your wedding!
- مبروك للعروسين!Congratulations to the couple!
- مبروك على النجاح.mabrouk 'ala an-najah.Congratulations on the success.
- ألف مبروك الزواج.alf mabrouk az-zawaj.A thousand congratulations on the marriage.
Example conversation
Ziad congratulates Maryam on her new job during a coffee break.
- زياد Ziadمبروك الوظيفة الجديدة يا مريم!mabrouk al-wathifa al-jadida ya Maryam!Congratulations on the new job, Maryam!
- مريم Maryamشكراً جزيلاً يا زياد.shukran jazilan ya Ziad.Thank you very much, Ziad.
- زياد Ziadأنت تستحقين هذا النجاح.anti tastahiqqina hadha an-najah.You deserve this success.
- مريم Maryamهذا لطف منك.hadha lutf mink.That is kind of you.
