rogai por nós
The English phrase "pray for us" is translated into Portuguese as rogai por nós.
This phrase is a request for someone to ask God to grant a favor or provide spiritual help.
What does it mean word for word?
The form rogai por nós comes from the verb rogar, meaning to entreat or implore and por nós, which means "for us".
Which one should you use?
While rogai por nós is specifically used to mean "intercede for us" in religious contexts, other forms exist for different nuances. For example, Ore por nós translates to "pray for us" and Por favor, inclua-nos em suas orações means "Please include us in your prayers".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form rogai por nós uses the second-person plural imperative. This is the standard grammatical way to address a group of saints or a divine entity in liturgical Portuguese.
Did you know?
- While rogai por nós uses a plural form, it is the standard way to address a single saint in a prayer, reflecting a traditional liturgical style.
- While rogai por nós is a request for prayer, the verb rogar is also used in old legal Portuguese to describe a formal petition or a plea to a court.
- The word por developed from a blend of the Latin words prō and per through a linguistic process called metathesis.
Examples in context
- Santa Maria, rogai por nós.Holy Mary, pray for us.
- Nossa Senhora, rogai por nós nesta dificuldade.Our Lady, pray for us in this difficulty.
Example conversation
Mariana and Felipe are praying together at a small altar.
- MarianaFelipe, vamos rezar agora.Felipe, let's pray now.
- FelipeSim, Mariana, o que vamos pedir?Yes, Mariana, what shall we ask for?
- MarianaVamos dizer: Nossa Senhora, rogai por nós.Let's say: Our Lady, pray for us.
- FelipeAmém, que ela nos proteja.Amen, may she protect us.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nós, por, CC BY-SA 4.0.
