كهرمان
kahramān
The English phrase 'amber' can be translated into Arabic as كهرمان (kahramān).
While كهرمان is the standard term, you can also use the phrase لون الكهرمان to more naturally specify 'the color amber' within a sentence.
Meaning: colour (noun)
Which one should you use?
The noun كهرمان refers to the substance or color itself, whereas كَهْرَمَانِيّ is the adjective used to describe something as being of an amber color. The term عنبر is another way to refer to amber, though it is used in more formal contexts.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
kahramān
Did you know?
- Ancient people noticed that rubbing amber created static electricity, which is why the Arabic word for 'amber' and 'electricity' are so closely linked.
- Unlike the English word 'amber', which is commonly used for traffic lights, Arabic uses the word أصفر meaning 'yellow' for the caution signal.
- While كهرمان refers to fossilized tree resin, the alternative term عنبر actually refers to ambergris, a waxy substance produced by sperm whales.
Examples in context
- عنبر، هل يمكنك أن تمرري لي الملح من فضلك؟Amber, could you please pass me the salt?
- هذا الخاتم يتميز بلون كهرمان جميل.hadha al-khatim yatamayyazu bi-lawn kahraman jamil.This ring features a beautiful amber color.
Example conversation
Mariam and Ziad are looking at jewelry in a shop.
- مريم Maryamانظر يا زياد، هذا العقد جميل جداً.Unzur ya Ziyad, hadha al-iqd jamil jiddan.Look Ziad, this necklace is very beautiful.
- زياد Ziadنعم، لكن ما هو لونه بالضبط؟Na'am, lakin ma huwa lawnuhu biddabt?Yes, but what is its exact color?
- مريم Maryamلونه كهرمان دافئ.Lawnuhu kahraman dafi'.Its color is warm amber.
- زياد Ziadإنه لون رائع حقاً.Innahu lawn ra'i' haqqan.It is truly a wonderful color.
