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I'm a pastor. I say, 'Let the church say amen,' and that settles it. Everything has been said, you know; it's like we have to agree with God.
Andrae Crouch

Meaning of "amen" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD AMEN

Via Late Latin via Greek from Hebrew āmēn certainly.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF AMEN

amen  [ˌeɪˈmɛn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AMEN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Amen can act as a noun and an exclamation.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

Exclamation is an expression or voice that reflects an emotion or exaltation.

WHAT DOES AMEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Amen

The word amen is a declaration of affirmation found in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. Its use in Judaism dates back to its earliest texts. It has been generally adopted in Christian worship as a concluding word for prayers and hymns. In Islam, it is the standard ending to Dua. Common English translations of the word amen include "verily" and "truly". It can also be used colloquially to express strong agreement, as in, for instance, amen to that.

Definition of amen in the English dictionary

The definition of amen in the dictionary is so be it!: a term used at the end of a prayer or religious statement. Other definition of amen is the use of the word amen, as at the end of a prayer.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AMEN


acumen
ˈækjʊˌmɛn
cerumen
sɪˈruːmɛn
dolmen
ˈdɒlmɛn
examen
ɪɡˈzeɪmɛn
foramen
fɒˈreɪmɛn
gravamen
ɡrəˈveɪmɛn
Hsia-men
ˈʃjɑːˈmɛn
hymen
ˈhaɪmɛn
jazzmen
ˈdʒæzmɛn
men
mɛn
nomen
ˈnəʊmɛn
outdoorsmen
ˌaʊtˈdɔːzmɛn
putamen
pjuːˈteɪmɛn
regimen
ˈrɛdʒɪˌmɛn
rumen
ˈruːmɛn
semen
ˈsiːmɛn
spearmen
ˈspɪəmɛn
supermen
ˈsuːpəmɛn
Turkmen
ˈtɜːkmɛn
Xiamen
ˈʃjɑːˈmɛn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AMEN

amelogenesis
amen corner
Amen-Ra
amenability
amenable
amenableness
amenably
amenage
amenaunce
amend
amendable
amendatory
amende
amende honorable
amender
amendes honorables
amending formula
amendment
amends
amene

WORDS THAT END LIKE AMEN

abdomen
Bremen
businessmen
carmen
craftsmen
crimen
fishermen
freshmen
gentlemen
gunmen
horsemen
lumen
Namen
omen
People´s Democratic Republic of Yemen
ramen
specimen
tradesmen
women
Yemen

Synonyms and antonyms of amen in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «amen» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AMEN

Find out the translation of amen to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of amen from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «amen» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

阿门
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Amén
570 millions of speakers

English

amen
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आमीन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

آمين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

аминь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

amen
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তথাস্তু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

amen
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Amen
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

amen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アーメン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아멘
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Amin
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

A Men
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆமென்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आमेन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

amin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

amen
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

amen
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

амінь
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

amin
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

αμήν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

amen
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

amen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

amen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of amen

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AMEN»

The term «amen» is very widely used and occupies the 14.502 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AMEN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «amen» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «amen» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about amen

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5 QUOTES WITH «AMEN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word amen.
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Stephen Baldwin
My point is simply this: I believe I have a calling. Do you know what that calling is? To stand up in a new and hard core, radical way for the Lord. In the process, if I insult a couple of people, if I offend a couple of people, and if I got to shake it up a little bit, as long as it is led by the Holy Spirit, amen.
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Stephen Baldwin
I believe I have a calling. Do you know what that calling is? To stand up in a new and hard core, radical way for the Lord. In the process, if I insult a couple of people, if I offend a couple of people, and if I got to shake it up a little bit, as long as it is led by the Holy Spirit, amen.
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Gary Busey
Amen is not the end of a prayer, it just gets us ready to go to the next level.
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Andrae Crouch
I'm a pastor. I say, 'Let the church say amen,' and that settles it. Everything has been said, you know; it's like we have to agree with God.
5
Joseph Prince
Only those who are built up can build others up, amen?

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AMEN»

Discover the use of amen in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to amen and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Amen: The Autobiography of a Nun
The authorities repeated attempts to have her declared insane, she says, left her no other option. This book, a first of its kind in India, is an outpouring of her experiences as a nun for thirty-three years.
Jesmi (Sist̲ar), 2009
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Let the Church Say Amen
Reverend Simon Jackson has always felt destined to lead, and he's done a good job of it -- having transformed his small Houston church into one of the most respected and renowned in the region.
ReShonda Tate Billingsley, 2007
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Use Your Brain to Change Your Age
In Use Your Brain to Change Your Age, clinical neuroscientist and bestselling author Dr Daniel G. Amen shares simple steps to boost your brain, helping you to look, feel and think younger.
Daniel G. Amen, 2012
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Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough ...
Here are just a few of neuropsychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen's surprising--and effective--"brain prescriptions" that can help heal your brain and change your life: To Quell Anxiety and Panic: ¸ Use simple breathing techniques to immediately ...
Daniel G. Amen, M.D., 2008
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Amen
How do I know that God loves me? Does God love my pets? Why do I have to share? These are questions that children may be asking you. They may be your own children or those that you have influence over.
Godmamamac, 2012
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Healing ADD
Sufferers from ADD often say, The harder I try, the worse it gets." Dr. Amen tells them, for the first time, how to get well.
Daniel G. Amen, 2001
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The Amen Corner: A Play
The Amen Corner is a play about faith and family, about the gulf between black men and black women and black fathers and black sons. It is a scalding, uplifting, sorrowful and exultant masterpiece of the modern American theater.
James Baldwin, 2013
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Making a Good Brain Great: The Amen Clinic Program for ...
The principles and exercises in this book, based on years of cutting-edge neuroscience research and the experiences of thousands of people, provide a wealth of practical information to teach you how to achieve the best brain possible.
Daniel G. Amen, M.D., 2005
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Amen: The Beginning of the Creation of God
People around the world are witnessing the murder of innocent human beings advocated by religious extremist factions. This book brings to light why the scriptures of our monotheistic religions are in dire need of being revised.
Nicholas P. Ginex, 2012
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Say Amen, Again
The spirited Houston congregation featured in ReShonda Tate Billingsley’s Let the Church Say Amen and Everybody Say Amen has a major scandal unfolding—and, as always, the outspoken Rachel Jackson Adams is at the heart of the drama.
ReShonda Tate Billingsley, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AMEN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term amen is used in the context of the following news items.
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Evangelicals say 'amen' to holy Facebook
Sticking with the holy theme, Facegloria users don't "like" posts, but say "amen" instead. Approximately 100,000 people are said to have signed ... «TechRadar, Jul 15»
2
One-on-One With Amen Ogbongbemiga
I spoke with recent Oklahoma State commitment Amen Ogbongbemiga on Triple Play Sports Radio on Tuesday. The 6-1, 207-pound ... «OSUInsider.com, Jul 15»
3
Eric Metaxas says 'Amen' to Ann Coulter's anti-immigrant racism
I haven't paid any attention to right-wing publicity hoarder Ann Coulter in several years. She seems well past the Palin Threshold — the point at ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
4
On same-sex marriage, 'Amen!' to what Poynter said about covering …
To the spirit of what Tompkins said, here's my response: Amen! Amen! Amen! But to the specifics — the idea that the next battles may be inside ... «GetReligion, Jun 15»
5
Amen Corner
Amen Corner. July 1, 2015. 2015-06-30T18:52:57Z. Facebook. Twitter. Google Plus; More ... Recent Headlines. Amen Corner · Year-round camps keep ... «Macon Telegraph, Jun 15»
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OSU Sports: Oklahoma State found Canadian LB Amen
Calgary (Alberta, Canada) Notre Dame LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (right) reunited with second cousin Emmanuel Ogbah while attending an ... «Tulsa World, Jun 15»
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Amen, Aggies! Texas A&M donates $1M to ease College Station …
Almost two years after first announcing plans for a renovated Kyle Field, Texas A&M is nearing completion of its redesigned and updated ... «Dallas Morning News, Jun 15»
8
Di'Ja returns with 'Amen'
Once again she teams up with her label boss, Don Jazzy who produced her new song titled 'Amen'. © NET Newspapers 2015. All Rights ... «Nigerian Entertainment Today, Jun 15»
9
Our president has spoken. Let the nation say Amen.
Air Force One touched down in Charleston South Carolina on Friday as the President of the United States arrived for the funeral of the late ... «New Pittsburgh Courier, Jun 15»
10
SAY “AMEN”, SOMEBODY!
image My wife had our little 4-year old foster boy at Chick-Fil-A this week for lunch. While they were eating, a police officer came and sat in the ... «Naples Daily News, Jun 15»

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