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Amen: meaning, definitions and examples

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amen

 

[ ษ™หˆmษ›n ]

Interjection
Context #1 | Interjection

religious expression

Amen is a declaration of affirmation commonly used in religious contexts. It expresses agreement, reliability, or confirmation of what has been said. Typically, it is spoken at the end of a prayer or hymn, signifying the speaker's endorsement of the preceding thoughts. The term is often associated with Christian worship but is also used in Judaism and Islam.

Synonyms

so be it, truly, verily

Examples of usage

  • The congregation responded with 'Amen' after the prayer.
  • She concluded her speech with a heartfelt 'Amen.'
  • In many services, the pastor invites the congregation to say, 'Amen.'

Translations

Translations of the word "amen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amรฉm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฎเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Amen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ amin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะผั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ amen

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒผใƒกใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amen

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amรฉn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท amin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋ฉ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุขู…ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ amen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ amen

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ฟ้—จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ amin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ amen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะผะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ amin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amรฉn

Etymology

The word 'amen' traces its origins back to the Hebrew word 'ืึธืžึตืŸ' (สพฤmฤ“n), which means 'to be firm' or 'to be faithful.' This term appears in the Hebrew Bible, signifying a statement of affirmation or truth. The usage of 'amen' was adopted into Greek and Latin texts, eventually becoming a standard part of Christian liturgy. In Christianity, it symbolizes the affirmation of faith and trust in God, becoming a quintessential element of prayers across denominations. The word has also permeated Islam, where it is used as an affirmation at the conclusion of prayers. Over the centuries, 'amen' has transcended religious boundaries and is often employed in informal contexts to signify agreement or endorsement in everyday speech.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,559, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.