why do people say amen to that person?

[Ellie]

Alot of people are writing status on facebook and people comment saying amen to that friend (we are English) but i don't understand why they say it?

[Marie K]

amen means yes, some see it as more assertive or more deeply felt

[Ted C]

Amen means "so be it"

[Tabitha]

"Amen to" something is to strongly agree with it, or to give it your approval or "blessing."

After a prayer is means "so be it"

So, to say "amen to Mr. Smith" is saying you wholeheartedly agree with what Mr. Smith said or is all about.

[olgreybuzzard]

" -amen " is the 1st person plural aorist ( past tense ) verb ending that indicates an acomplished action .

After a prayer it indicates " We finished ".

Amen to that person means we ( have ) finished with that person.