ܬܘܕܝ ܝܫܘܥ
tawdi yeshu
The phrase "thank you Jesus" in Aramaic is ܬܘܕܝ ܝܫܘܥ (tawdi yeshu).
This phrase is used as an expression of gratitude specifically addressed to Jesus.
How do you pronounce it?
tawdi yeshu
Did you know?
- Aramaic was the common language of the Levant during the first century and is the language Jesus would have spoken in daily life.
- Modern Aramaic is still spoken in small communities in Syria, Iraq and Turkey, though it exists in several distinct dialects.
- The word ܬܘܕܝ is related to the concept of 'confession' or 'acknowledgment' in other Semitic languages, implying that one is acknowledging a blessing.
Example conversation
Two friends are praying together after a long day.
- ܓܒܪܐܝܠ Gabrielܬܘܕܝ ܝܫܘܥ, ܕܥܕܝܠܢ ܝܘܡܢܐ ܗܢܐ.Tudi Yeshu, d-adilan yumana hana.Thank you Jesus, for bringing us through this day.
- ܠܝܠܝ Lilyܐܝܢ, ܦܘܫܘܡܐ ܪܒܐ ܝܠܗܝ.In, pushuma raba ilhi.Yes, He is a great comfort.
- ܓܒܪܐܝܠ Gabrielܢܩܒܠܢ ܫܠܡܐ ܟܠܢ.Naqbalan shlama kulan.May we all receive peace.
- ܠܝܠܝ Lilyܐܡܝܢ, ܫܠܡܐ ܠܟ ܓܒܪܐܝܠ.Amin, shlama lak Gabriel.Amen, peace be with you, Gabriel.
