Dictionary / Greetings

bismillah

بسم الله

/bis-MIL-lah/

English

in the name of God

French

au nom de Dieu

Part of Speech

interjection

Register

standard

Cultural Note

Said before eating, starting a journey, or any new activity. Also used to invite someone to eat.

Examples

Bismillah, kul!

بسم الله، كول!

In God's name, eat!

Au nom de Dieu, mange !