Here are some additional points:
* Usage: It is used in the same way as the English word "blessed", meaning "happy", "fortunate", or "favored by God".
* Etymology: It comes from the Hebrew word ברך (berakh), meaning "to bless".
* Examples:
* "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:3)
* "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord..." (Psalm 40:4)
Note: There are other Aramaic words related to "blessed" like ברכותא (berakhota), which refers to a blessing itself, but barikh is the most common and direct translation for the concept of being blessed.