Which of you knows how to say "Praise God" in another language????

[Smithagain]

I'm doing a children's session for Pentecost and we are going to act out the story of the Holy Spirit coming on the disciples at the first Pentecost.

I want a few phrases that the children can shout in different languages - preferably something that means "Praise God" or something similarly Christian.

Any suggestions?

I have "hallelujah" (hebrew), "Deo Gratias" (latin), and, um, that's about it

[InLoveWithSweenyTodd]

Spanish for praise God is "Alabado sea Dios", pronounced "ahlahbahdo seh-ah Dios"

[Smithagain]

Thanks. That will give them something to get their teeth round!

Any more?

[fluffyanimal]

In Russian you can say "Slava bogu" (stress on the first syllables) which means literally Glory to God and is often used in the way in which we say "thank God".

Or how about another Latin one: "laudate domino" is actually Praise the Lord (what you have already is Thanks be to God).

[Innat]

In Amharic (one of the main languages in Ethiopia) people say "Ig-zer-bia Is-till-in" which i think translates as God will provide or God willing...along those lines anyway. The Christians and Muslims both use this term

[serenity]

Kyrie Eleison in Greek, although it's 'God have mercy' rather than 'Praise God', it serves the same purpose

[cornflakegirl]

Louez Dieu in French.

Hosanna - not the same literal meaning, but used in the same way..

[greenday]

Mandarin - 'Gan Xie Zhu'.

[AnnieAreYouOkAreYouOkAnnie]

Buíochas le Dia (b-way-kus leh Dee-ah)
Irish for Thank God.

[DutchOma]

Loof (as in loaf) (of prijs) de Heer

The ij and ee are difficult to pronounce in English as they are typically Dutch vowels.

[Smithagain]

That's brilliant. Thanks everyone - just what I needed. Now I just have to persuade the children to shout them out with enthusiasm!

[Roseylea]

Gott sei Dank in German (thank God)

[Aila]

subhan'allah = means glory to God in Arabic, used when praising God.

[Grannyanni]

I do Bible stories for assembly in lots of local primary schools with a big sketch board and paints, and have prepared one for Pentecost with lots of "Praise God" sayings in different languages. If you'd like me to e-mail it to you, I'm happy to do so.

[Rosiejean]

Yes please - I would love to receive this - How do I e mail you?!

[urbanfox1337]

Anyone courageous enough to teach children "allahu akbar"?

[allegretto]

Lodate il Signore (lo dar tay il sin your ray) in Italian

[NewLife4Me]

Ave Maria - close enough?
Although, is that Dear Father?


Abba Father, Let me be.
My dd used to sing this so beautifully.

[Ceilinglight]

Anyone courageous enough to teach children "allahu akbar"?

Allahu Akbar means God is Great. As the previous poster said, subhan'Allah means Praise be to God in Arabic.

Both phrases are lovely imo

[ReallyTired]

Maybe it's time to reclaim certain phrases from terrorists. Certainly the older ones will know about connedications with terrorism. Getting children to realise that most Muslims aren't terrorists is a good lesson. I wonder if Arabic Christians call God "Allah"

[getlostdailyfail]

Praise God in Arabic is actually "alhamdulillah"

"SubhanAllah" means glory be to God.

[chanice]

Arabic Christians do call God Allah

Alhamdullah - praise God

[SocialDisaster]

I never thought about hallelujah, thanks.

[semideponent]

Laudate dominum (omnes gentes)

Praise the Lord, all people/nations

[pearlylum]

Indoctrination of children is a nasty hobby. Couldn't you get a job in a charity shop or something.

[allegretto]

Ave Maria - close enough?
Although, is that Dear Father?

Ave Maria - is praising Mary, the clue's in the name.