{"id":13501,"date":"2016-12-25T10:22:31","date_gmt":"2016-12-25T10:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/?p=13501"},"modified":"2016-12-25T10:22:31","modified_gmt":"2016-12-25T10:22:31","slug":"5-common-arabic-expressions-without-an-equivalent-in-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/5-common-arabic-expressions-without-an-equivalent-in-english\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Common Arabic Expressions Without An Equivalent in English"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marhaba! Learning Arabic is a complex but beautiful journey. If you are reading this, I congratulate you for this strong determination. As you can see from previous posts on the most common slang words in Arabic<\/a> and others on some examples to better use these words<\/a>, there are some words and expressions in the Arabic language that do not have direct translations in Arabic. Put another way, you can somewhat and somehow translate the Arabic expression to English, but then you fail to maintain the cultural and linguistic nuance that captures the exact meaning and context in Arabic.<\/p>\n

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Today, I am providing you dear Arabic lovers with 5 common Arabic expressions that lack an equivalent in English. I also provide the context in Arabic. Enjoy and tell me which is your favorite on this page and\/or via our Twitter<\/a>\/Facebook<\/a> pages.<\/p>\n

1) Yo’borneh jamelik\/jamelak<\/strong>
\n\u064a\u0624\u0628\u0631\u0646\u064a \u062c\u0645\u0627\u0644\u0643 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Meaning: This expression is used as a compliment between loved ones. It literally means may your beauty bury me. A very rough translation of this expression is that I am willing to die this instance because of your beauty.<\/p>\n

2) Na’iman<\/strong>
\n\u0646\u0639\u064a\u0645\u0627\u064b<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meaning: This expression is used after someone takes a shower or simply gets a haircut.<\/p>\n

3) Yin’am ‘aleik\/’aleiki<\/strong>
\n\u064a\u0646\u0639\u0645 \u0639\u0644\u064a\u0643 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Meaning: This expression is used after someone tells you na’iman. You are responding to the good wishes, but reciprocating the blessing. Used at the barber or hair salon and between friends and family.<\/p>\n

4) ‘a’belik\/’a’belak<\/strong>
\n\u0639\u0642\u0628\u0627\u0644\u0643 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Meaning: This expression is used to reciprocate good wishes. This is most commonly used at different social occasions. Be it at weddings, graduation ceremonies, or engagements, you constantly hear people telling you ‘a’2belik or ‘a’belak, which roughly translates to \u2018hope you will have the same blessing of marriage, success, love etc..\u2019<\/p>\n

5) Bitmoon\/Bitmooneh<\/strong>
\n\u0628\u062a\u0645\u0648\u0646\/ \u0628\u062a\u0645\u0648\u0646\u064a <\/strong><\/p>\n

Meaning: This expression is used to signal content or approval of one\u2019s actions or demands. For instance, if someone asks you to give them a ride to the airport, but the airport is out of your way, you respond \u2018sure, why not.\u2019 The equivalent in English for something that might be inconvenient, such as an out of way trip to the airport, is \u2018bitmoon or bitmooneh.\u2019 This is commonly used between friends and family.<\/p>\n

For now take care and stay tuned for upcoming posts!<\/strong>
\nHappy Learning!<\/strong>
\nHave a nice day!!
\n\u0646\u0647\u0627\u0631\u0643\u0645<\/strong> \u0633\u0639\u064a\u062f<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

Marhaba! Learning Arabic is a complex but beautiful journey. If you are reading this, I congratulate you for this strong determination. As you can see from previous posts on the most common slang words in Arabic and others on some examples to better use these words, there are some words and expressions in the Arabic…<\/p>\n

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