Meaning
amen, so be it
- concluding formula used in Christian prayer; 'so be it'
- informal exclamation expressing resignation or final acceptance of an outcome
In a sentence
Non possiamo cambiarlo: è andata così, e amen.
We can't change it: that's how it went, and that's that.
Se perdiamo il treno, prenderemo il prossimo e amen.
If we miss the train, we'll take the next one, so be it.
Non puoi sempre dire amen a ogni sua richiesta.
You can't always just say amen to all his demands.
Usage notes
- In colloquial speech, 'e amen!' means 'and that's that!' or 'end of story!'.