ملائكة
malā'ika
The English phrase 'angels' is translated into Arabic as ملائكة (malā'ika).
The word refers to spiritual beings who serve as messengers or attendants of God.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the plural ملائكة is مَلَك.
How do you pronounce it?
malā'ika
Did you know?
- In Islamic tradition, angels are described as being created from نور, which means 'light', unlike humans who were created from clay.
- The root of the word ملائكة relates to the concept of 'sending' or 'bringing a message', reflecting their role as divine messengers.
- In Arabic grammar, the word ملائكة is a broken plural, a type of pluralization that changes the internal structure of the word rather than just adding a suffix.
Examples in context
- آمنت بوجود ملائكة.Āmantu bi-wujūd malā'ika.I believe in the existence of angels.
- القصة تتحدث عن ملائكة طيبين.Al-qiṣṣa tataḥaddath 'an malā'ika ṭayyibīn.The story talks about kind angels.
Example conversation
Maryam and Ziad are discussing a painting of spiritual beings.
- مريم Maryamانظر يا زياد، هذه اللوحة تصور ملائكة.Unzur ya Ziyad, hadhihi al-lawha tusawwir mala'ika.Look Ziad, this painting depicts angels.
- زياد Ziadإنها تبدو جميلة ومسالمة جداً.Innaha tabdu jamila wa musalima jiddan.They look very beautiful and peaceful.
- مريم Maryamأعتقد أن الملائكة تجلب الطمأنينة للقلب.A'taqid anna al-mala'ika tajlub al-tum'anina lil-qalb.I believe that angels bring tranquility to the heart.
- زياد Ziadأنا أتفق معكِ تماماً يا مريم.Ana attafiq ma'aki tamaman ya Maryam.I completely agree with you, Maryam.
