Hello Rabbi/Rav, May I say baruch shem kevod malchuto l’olam va’ed when possibly saying G-d’s name in vain even if I do not understand Hebrew? Must I think about what that means in English after saying it? Best

Shalom, Thank you for your question. When a person says a blessing in vain, or uses G-d’s name in vain, we say the words “baruch shem kevod malchuto l’olam va’ed” (May His honored Name be blessed forever and ever). This is a way of giving honor to G-d’s name, after we have, unfortunately, used it in vain. This honor is given even if you do not understand the Hebrew – because you understand that you are trying to rectify the mistake you made, and that itself gives honor to Hashem. But now that I have translated the words for you, you can say them and understand what you are saying (at least in general) at the same time! Blessings.