amen, truly

Definition

The term "amen" is a word used to emphasize or call attention to what a person has said. It is often translated as "truly" when Jesus says it.

When used at the end of a prayer, "amen" communicates agreement with the prayer or expresses a desire that the prayer be fulfilled.
In his teaching, Jesus used "amen" to affirm what he just said. He often followed that by "And I say to you" to introduce another teaching that related to what he just said.
Some English versions translate this as "truly." It is used to emphasize something or to communicate that what is being said is sincere or true.

Consider whether the target language has a special word or phrase that is used to emphasize something that has been said.
When used at the end of a prayer or to confirm something, "amen" could be translated as, "let it be so" or "may this happen" or "that is true."
When Jesus says, "truly I tell you," this could also be translated as, "I tell you sincerely" or "That is true, and I also tell you."
The phrase, "truly, truly I tell you" could be translated as "I tell you this very sincerely" or "I tell you this very earnestly" or "what I am telling you is true."