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"Bless you! (after a sneeze)" in Hindi: भगवान भला करे
भगवान भला करेbhagvaan bhala kare
After a sneeze, bless you is भगवान भला करे (bhagvaan bhala kare). Say the whole line; soft replies are शुक्रिया.
Office cubicle
अछू! — भगवान भला करे।achhoo! — bhagvaan bhala kare.
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How to pronounce भगवान भला करे
Say it
bhag-VAAN bha-la ka-re
/bʱəɡʋɑːn bʱəlɑː kəreː/
Bhagvaan bhala kare: bhag-VAAN, bha-la, ka-re. Even, warm tone.
"Bless you! (after a sneeze)" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| भगवान भला करेbhagvaan bhala kare | bless you / may God do good Default after a sneeze. | Default after a sneeze. |
| भगवान भला करे!bhagvaan bhala kare! | Bless you! With energy. | With energy. |
| आपका भगवान भला करेaapka bhagvaan bhala kare | may God bless you Broader blessing, still related. | Broader blessing, still related. |
| जी, भगवान भला करेji, bhagvaan bhala kare | yes — bless you Soft reply chain. | Soft reply chain. |
How to use भगवान भला करे in real life
- 1Office cubicle
अछू! — भगवान भला करे।
achhoo! — bhagvaan bhala kare.
Achoo! — Bless you.
Classic pair.
- 2Bus seat
आपको सर्दी लग रही है? भगवान भला करे।
aapko sardi lag rahi hai? bhagvaan bhala kare.
Catching a cold? Bless you.
Aap care.
- 3Family call
छींक आए तो भगवान भला करे कह देना।
chheenk aaye to bhagvaan bhala kare keh dena.
If someone sneezes, say bless you.
Teaching kids.
Mistakes English speakers make with भगवान भला करे
Incorrect: Saying only भला करे without भगवान
Correct: Full भगवान भला करे
Keep the whole phrase.
Incorrect: Using only English bless you on this page
Correct: Use भगवान भला करे
This page teaches the Hindi blessing.
Good to know
Many Indians still answer a sneeze with भगवान भला करे; others say quietly or smile. It doubles as a general good wish. Non-religious friends may still use it culturally.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
In a quiet library aisle
ChatPal
अछू!
achhoo!
Achoo!
You
भगवान भला करे।
bhagvaan bhala kare.
Bless you.
ChatPal
शुक्रिया — फिर से अछू!
shukriya — phir se achhoo!
Thanks — achoo again!
You
फिर भगवान भला करे, पानी पिएं।
phir bhagvaan bhala kare, paani piyen.
Bless you again — please drink water.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bless you! (after a sneeze)" in Hindi
What do you say after a sneeze?
भगवान भला करे.
Must I keep भगवान?
Yes for this page's full phrase.
Reply to it?
शुक्रिया or quiet smile.
Only for sneezes?
Mostly; it can also be a general blessing.
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