Count your blessings Meaning in English
expression
ˈkaʊnt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɫɛsɪŋz
KOWNT yor BLES-ingz
kˈaʊnt/ /jˈɔː/ /blˈɛsɪŋz
KOWNT yaw BLES-ingz
Definition
This expression means to be grateful and focus on the good things you have in your life, instead of complaining about what you lack.
Usage & Nuances
Used informally, often as gentle advice or a reminder to appreciate what you have, especially during difficult times. Not usually literal—it doesn't refer to actual counting. Commonly follows complaints or comparisons.
Spanish: valora lo que tienes - agradece lo que tienesPortuguese (BR): agradecer pelo que você tem - valorizar o que você temPortuguese (PT): agradece pelo que tens - dá valor ao que tensChinese (Simplified): 知足常乐 - 感恩自己拥有的Chinese (Traditional): 知足常樂 - 感恩自己擁有的Hindi: अपनी खुशियों को गिनो - जो मिल गया है उसका शुक्र करोArabic: احمد الله على ما لديك - قدّر نعمكBengali: নিজের আশীর্বাদ গুনো - নিজের যা আছে তার জন্য কৃতজ্ঞ হওRussian: ценить то, что у тебя есть - благодарить судьбуJapanese: 自分の幸運に感謝する - 恵まれていることを数えるVietnamese: trân trọng những gì mình có - biết ơn cuộc sốngKorean: 내가 가진 것에 감사하다 - 축복을 세어보다Turkish: sahip olduklarının kıymetini bilmek - nimetlerine şükretmekUrdu: اپنی نعمتیں گننا - جو کچھ ہے اس پر شکرگزار ہوناIndonesian: menghitung berkahmu - bersyukur atas apa yang dimiliki
Example Sentences
You should count your blessings when you feel sad.
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Try to count your blessings before complaining.
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It's important to count your blessings every day.
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I know things are tough, but try to count your blessings.
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Whenever I start feeling jealous, I remind myself to count my blessings.
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After hearing her story, I really need to count my blessings.
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