Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mashallah
phrase
/mɑːʃəˈlɑː/
Definition
An Arabic phrase used to express appreciation, joy, praise, or thankfulness for something, often to prevent the evil eye.
Examples
- She won the competition, and everyone said, ‘Mashallah, well done!’
- The baby is so cute, mashallah!
- Mashallah, your garden looks stunning this year.
Meaning
It literally translates to ‘what God has willed’ and is used to acknowledge the beauty or excellence of a person or thing.
Synonyms
- God has willed it
- What God has decreed
- Blessed be
