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"Bless you! (after a sneeze)" in Hindi: भगवान भला करे

भगवान भला करेbhagvaan bhala kare

Say it: bhag-VAAN bha-la ka-rephrase/bʱəɡʋɑːn bʱəlɑː kəreː/

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.

Achoo! — Bless you.
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How to pronounce भगवान भला करे

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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

HindiEnglish
भगवान भला करेbhagvaan bhala karebless you / may God do good

Default after a sneeze.

भगवान भला करे!bhagvaan bhala kare!Bless you!

With energy.

आपका भगवान भला करेaapka bhagvaan bhala karemay God bless you

Broader blessing, still related.

जी, भगवान भला करेji, bhagvaan bhala kareyes — bless you

Soft reply chain.

How to use भगवान भला करे in real life

  1. 1Office cubicle

    अछू! — भगवान भला करे

    achhoo! — bhagvaan bhala kare.

    Achoo! — Bless you.

    Classic pair.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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In a quiet library aisle

  1. ChatPal

    अछू!

    achhoo!

    Achoo!

  2. You

    भगवान भला करे

    bhagvaan bhala kare.

    Bless you.

  3. ChatPal

    शुक्रियाफिर से अछू!

    shukriya — phir se achhoo!

    Thanks — achoo again!

  4. 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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