شكراً يا رب
shukran ya rabb
In Arabic, 'thank you, lord' is said as شكراً يا رب (shukran ya rabb).
The phrase شكراً يا رب is used both as a direct prayer of thanks and as an exclamation of relief when something good happens. Another way to express gratitude towards the Lord is to use the phrase Alhamdulillah, which means 'Praise be to Allah'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase شكراً يا رب is composed of shukran (thanks), ya (a vocative particle used to call someone, similar to 'O') and rabb (Lord/Master).
How do you pronounce it?
shukran ya rabb
Did you know?
- The word رب (rabb) shares the same ancient Proto-Semitic root as the Hebrew word 'rabbi', which means 'my master' or 'great one'.
- In some dialects, an exclamation of relief like shukran ya rabb might be accompanied by a gesture of placing the right hand over the heart.
- Arabic has several words for 'Lord', but rabb specifically emphasizes the role of a provider, sustainer and nurturer rather than just a ruler.
Examples in context
- شكراً يا رب، لقد نجوت.shukran ya rabb, laqad najawt.Thank you, lord, I survived.
- الحمد لله، شكراً يا رب على كل شيء.al-hamdu lillah, shukran ya rabb 'ala kull shay'.Praise be to God, thank you, lord, for everything.
Example conversation
Yousef and Layla are walking home safely after a heavy storm.
- يوسف Youssefهل أنتِ بخير يا ليلى؟hal anti bikhayr ya Layla?Are you okay, Layla?
- ليلى Laylaنعم، أنا بخير، شكراً يا رب.na'am, ana bikhayr, shukran ya rabb.Yes, I am fine, thank you, lord.
- يوسف Youssefالحمد لله أننا وصلنا بسلام.al-hamdu lillah annana wasalna bi-salam.Thank God we arrived safely.
- ليلى Laylaحقاً، شكراً يا رب على حمايتنا.haqqan, shukran ya rabb 'ala himayatina.Truly, thank you, lord, for protecting us.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries رب, CC BY-SA 4.0.
